Haroun Mustapha Leon (born 10 April 1856 - died 23 April 1932), was a British 19th-century convert from Christianity to Islam: Etymologist, Geologist & Author One of the glories of Islam is that it is founded upon reason, and that it never demands from its followers an abnegation of that important mental faculty. Unlike certain other faiths, which insist upon their votaries implicitly accepting certain dogmas without independent inquiry, but simply on the authority of The Church, Islam courts inquiry and counsels its disciples to study, search and investigate prior to acceptation. {The Late Professor Haroon Mustapha Leon, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., F.S.P., accepted Islam in 1882. He was a Fellow and Honorary Member of many learned societies in Europe and America. He was an able Philologist, and was at that time contributing a series of articles on the Etymology of the Mans Language to the Isle of Man Examiner. His services to this important branch of science had frequently been recognised by learned bodies. The Potomac University (U.S.A.) conferred upon him the degree of M.A. Dr. Leon was also an earnest geologist. He frequently lectured on scientific and literary subjects before learned and other societies. He occupied the important position of Secretaire-General of La Societe Internationale de Philologie, Sciences et Beaux-Arts (founded 1875) and was the Editor of The Philomathe a scientific magazine, published from London. Dr. Leon received many decorations from Sultan Abdul Hamid Khan, the late Shah, and the Emperor of Austria.}
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