If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything These days it is impossible not to hear calls for Islām to “modernise”, but what does this mean in practice and is the call for a reformation of Islām beneficial to Muslims? Could the Government be seeking to weaken the social cohesion of religious groupings in the UK from the …

As we approach the final month of the lunar calendar, the sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah, millions of Muslims around the world are preparing to embark on the most important journey of their lives – Ḥajj; the major pilgrimage to the blessed land of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. As previously mentioned regarding having multiple intentions whilst reciting the Qur’ān in Ramaḍān,[1] our beloved …

The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) recently launched its ‘Back to school’ project by gifting over 400 primary school children with school packs. The initiative is part of CIS’ outreach program to reach out to deserving communities irrespective of race or religion. The schools that benefited from the first phase of the project were Mahagama Kanishtha Vidyalaya in Kalutara District …

Women, too, are encouraged to avail themselves of the multiple benefits which the mosque offers. In a hadith (tradition), the Prophet explicitly encouraged women to participate in the good deeds as well as the religious gatherings and activities of the faithful believers (da’wah al-mu’minin) (Sahih al-Bukhari). The Prophet said that if a woman asks for permission to go to the …

One of the Best Lectures Ever! Ahmet Davotuglu lecture at Jamiah Naleemiah One time Turkish premier Ahmet Davotuglu delivered one of the most memorable lectures to an audience comprising of Sri Lankan Muslim intellectuals and Islamic students and scholars. That was when he spoke on Role of Muslim Intellectuals in Community Building at Jamiah Naleemiah on 9th August 2017. Professor …