COLOMBO : “ The late Dr Badiuddin Mahmoud as minister of education made groundbreaking reforms which changed the landscape of education in the country, “ said SLMC leader and parliamentarian Rauf Hakeem on Monday June 30. Hakeem was addressing at the commemorative meeting of the late minister Dr Mahmoud at the Postal auditorium. The meeting was organized by Al Aslaf, …

Muslim Hands Sri Lanka has signed MOU for the partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, irrigation, livestock and Land Management Department of Govt. of Sri Lanka.   The purpose of this MoU is to establish a formal agreement that articulates the mutual understanding and framework for future collaborative efforts between the signatory parties.   This collaboration is specifically directed toward …

Book flights with Saudia or flynas and perform Umrah during a 96-hour stay in Saudi Arabia: If you are a resident of a GCC country and planning international travel with a layover in Saudi Arabia, you can now take advantage of a free stopover visa that allows you to perform Umrah during your transit. This visa is available through bookings with Saudia Airlines and flynas, offering …

Kingdom tightens Umrah visa rules to ensure licensed accommodation and protect pilgrims The move aims to protect pilgrims’ rights, ensure high-quality accommodation, and streamline the overall journey.AFP Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that, beginning with the new Umrah season, no international pilgrim will be granted an Umrah visa without first documenting their housing contracts through the …

We all know the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and how he was commanded to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS). It’s a moment we remember by sacrificing animals for Allah every year. But did you know that years later, Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ own father, Abdullah, was also set to be sacrificed?  This lesser-known story takes us back to Abdul Muttalib, …