Cremation or burial? The debate is likely to go on for a long time because the government of Sri Lanka is determined to maintain its stance of indiscriminately cremating all those who are believed to have died of Covid-19. The danger of such a discriminatory action has been clearly exposed in the case of the Muslim woman who was forcibly …
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Dr M.A.M ShukryBy Latheef FarookAround mid-1970s respected Sri Lankan Islamic scholar Dr M.A.M.Shukry spoke on the significance of Ramadan at an Ifthar party organized by the Muslim Majlis of Law College. He dealt with every aspect of Ramadan, from modern point of view, citing verses from Holy Quran in Arabic providing English translation.It was a very enlightening speech. After the …
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25.04.2020Dear Brothers and Sisters,Assalamu Alaikum Warahmathullahi WabarakathuhuFast safe while fighting Covid- 19This is a difficult time for the world. We are still grappling with the changes to our lives. Your work, travels, and social life has been disrupted in unimaginable ways. We hope that you are patient and responsible during this time. It is unclear how long it will take, …
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As the merciful month of Ramadhan descends upon us yet again, Muslims, not only in Sri Lanka but all over the world are faced with difficulties in performing their communal religious rites due to social distancing imposed by COVID -19 preventive measures. Let’s reflect on its virtues and remind ourselves of the conditions of observance of the fast, its restrictions …
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People in the districts where curfew is lifted would only be allowed to go outside to buy essential items based on their National Identity Card (NIC) numbers, the President’s Media Division said.Accordingly, the citizens who possess NICs ending with the numbers one or two would be allowed to go out on Mondays.People with NIC numbers ending with three and four …
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Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttlam districts will continue to remain until May 04 while curfew in all other districts will be relaxed from April 27, the President’s Media Division said.Accordingly, it said the curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttlam districts will be in force until 5.00 am on Monday, May 04.Curfew in all other districts will be …
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