BOOKS
The Mirage of Dignity
Mirage of Dignity in the Highways of Human Progress, a bystanders’ perspective’
– a sociological publication which analyses the widening gap between the rhetoric in the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the reality at grassroot levels- Published in 2012 in US and launched in both UK and Sri Lanka. Listed in London Book Review (LBR)
Clouding the Crescent
A book which covers the well-orchestrated hate campaign against the Muslim Community in Sri Lanka, especially in the Post War 2009. Published in Sri Lanka in 2015 and launched in both Sri Lanka and UK
Wisdom at Our Doorstep
– A book of collections of parables, tales and proverbs, compiled from various traditions. Published in 2019 in Sri Lanka, sponsored by Hameedias Under their CSR Educational Project. Launched in both Sri Lanka and UK.
In Search Of Our Roots
A book of voyage taking our second generation based in the West along, on a journey of discovery of our Sri Lankan identity and roots. Published and launched in 2021 in the UK
'Dying While Muslim'
A book relating the tragicomedy of the Covid Burial Ban Drama Going Full Circle in Sri Lanka. Published by People’s Rights Group (UK). Launched in 2021 in UK.
Thewatha
Poetry book on sociological themes
Published and launched in 2004 in Sri Lanka
Dhurastha Dhaknaya
Poetry book on sociological themes
Published and launched in 2016 in Sri Lanka
PRESS COVERAGE
MIRAGE OF DIGNITY
Reading half way through the preface, I told myself: “This book is for me”. Yes, it is about me. It is for those who have felt that their dignity has been robbed or violated. It is for those who cry for justice and freedom. It is also for those who remain indifferent to injustices even though they and society at large are affected. In short, the book is for the bystander — you, me and the author. The book wakes us up from our slumber and rejuvenates us to do our part for society.
In “The Mirage of Dignity on the Highways of Human ‘Progress,” Lukman Harees uses 748 pages to give very specific (and carefully researched) examples from every human organization and institution on how it has and is destroying human dignity. Throughout the book he has quotes from informed sources that vividly portray how those in power in each institution control the lives of those that they say they are helping It shows how they are making them dependent, helpless, and disempowered.
CLOUDING THE CRESCENT IN SRILANKA
A well researched and documented book on the rise and fall of communal politics in Sri Lanka,by Lukman Harees,UK based Sri Lankan author and social activist , will be launched on Monday 19th October at 6.00 pm, at the ClubHouse , Havelock City, Colombo 06.This book particularly highlights how the recent hate campaign against Sri Lankan Muslims affected the socio-political realities ,and the imperative need for a political will to reiterate the multi-ethnic and multi-lingual approach in working forward for a future Sri Lanka with a sustainable peace and economic development.
DYING WHILE MUSLIM
Copy handed over to Ms Zara Mohamed. Secretary General Muslim Council of Britain, UK
WISDOM AT OUR DOORSTEP
‘Wisdom at our Doorstep’, a book of collections of parables, tales and proverbs, compiled from various traditions by UK-based Sri Lankan author and Human Rights activist Lukman Harees, was launched at the auditorium of the Hindu College Colombo, recently.
IN SEARCH OF OUR ROOTS
Book launch In Search Of Our Roots by Lukman Harees
DHURASTHA DHAKNAYA
Civic rights activist and trade unionist, Lukman Harees who has a degree in law and a post graduate degree in business management, is a strong advocate for social justice. Migrating to Britain in 2004, he writes of injustice from a bystander’s perspective.