Hussain Salahuddin (Dhivehi: ހުސެއިން ސަލާހުއްދީން; April 14, 1881 – September 20, 1948),[1][2] was an influential Maldivian writer, poet, essayist and scholar.

He is recognized for his contributions to Maldivian literature, including the translation of various books written in Arabic, Urdu and Persian into Dhivehi.

Books that he wrote include: The Story of Dhon Beefaan; The Story of Thakurufaan the Great; Shaikh Zubair, an interpretation of the works of two great Maldivian poets; Nu'umaan and Mariyam; two anthologies of poetry titled Morning Star I and II; and his most famous work, The Biography of Prophet Muhammad, in which he translated and combined various Arabic books about Muhammad into Dhivehi.

[9] On 3 September 2024, President Mohamed Muizzu awarded Hussain Salahuddin the Highest Honour for Service to Maldivian Nationhood.

[1] Hussain Salaahuddin's children were all writers, poets and speakers who filled various high positions in the government of Maldives.