Authorities say 250,000 people gathered for prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power. Islamic authorities in Jerusalem say 250,000 people gathered to attend prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, as the holy month of Ramadan continues. The faithful congregated at the mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, on Wednesday evening, close …

Sri Lanka’s first World title winner M.J.M. Lafir is being remembered on his 41st death anniversary, he is the man won the first ever World title for our country, that was the prestigious trophy in the World Amateur Billiards Championship in 1973 in Bombay in a round robin contest against Indian Satish Mohan. Lafir also scored the highest break of …

Common mistakes committed by Muslims in the month of Ramadan can be broadly classified into four categories. The common mistakes in obligatory rules and regulations of fasting. Common mistakes which are contradictory to the Sunnah of fasting. Common mistakes committed by Muslims due to neglecting the obligatory duties and indulging in acts which are prohibited. Other common mistakes committed by Muslims in the month of …

By Syed Ilyas Basha There is a lot of talk going on these days about ‘HALAL’ (meat) in media in the country. While some are critical of it, the other group is in its favor. It is the ‘meat’ being debated upon, a non-vegetarian food for some. The fact is, India is one of the important producer and third largest …

Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has said that Dua is the essence of worship (Tirmidhi). It is our direct line of communication to Allah. It can be done anytime, in any condition, anywhere. Dua is not only for times of distress, but it is also for times of thankfulness, a way of showing that we love Allah …

The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine unreservedly and strongly condemns the recent raid and firing by Israeli forces inside the Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem in which Ramadan Fasting worshippers were injured and, the imposition of additional restrictions on Mosque attendance. The Committee also strongly condemns the ongoing Israeli military operations in a number of cities and villagesthroughout Palestine …