COLOMBO — The MEI foundation in collaboration with YWMA coordinated by the Colombo Times CSR project distributed school shoes for deserving students at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Auditorium, Colombo on Friday August 2.  ILma International School Student Arafa Rushdie welcomed  the chief guest with a  bouquet.  YMMA Conference  Media Unit Chairman and Colombo Times Chief Editor Mohammed Rasooldeen delivered the …

Ref: ACJU/NGS/2024/355 2024.07.30 (1446.01.22) LGBTQ+ is a collective term used to denote a society that entertains gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender practices. Allah (God Almighty) first created the male human, named Adam (PBUH), and then the female human, named Hawwa (PBUH), as his spouse. From them, He spread their offspring as males and females throughout the world. Since the inception …

Sri Lanka’s Halal-certified product exports are estimated at USD 1.7 billion for 2023. This achievement represents a significant portion of the nation’s export economy, accounting for 61% of total food and beverage exports and 14% of the country’s overall exports. Leading the charge is Sri Lanka’s Halal-certified Tea, valued at USD 1.29 billion in 2023. This is complemented by a …

Jumuah Schedule Lecture Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 No. Title Lecturer Masjid Name Area 1 – Ash Sheikh Ajmal Mulaffer (Rahmani) Saliheen Jumuah Masjid- 8th Mile Post Akurana 2 – Ash Sheikh J. M. Jesmin (Hafili) Taqwa Jumuah Masjid, Welipanna Aluthgama 3 – Ash Sheikh Mafahim (Ahsani) Jayawadanagama Jummah Masjid, Wikramasinhapura Battaramulla 4 – Ash Sheikh A.H.M.Sameem (Ajwadi) Wekanda Jumuah Masjid …

And what does the Quran teach us about increasing it?   As Muslims, we understand the significance of rizq (provision or sustenance) in our lives. It’s a concept deeply intertwined with our faith, reflecting Allah’s provision for His creation. However, in our journey to seek more rizq, it’s essential to align our efforts with the teachings of the Quran. We’re …

This pictured shows the aftermath of an Israeli military strike on a building in Beirut’s southern suberbs on July 31, 2024. (AFP) Lebanon urges international community to act to halt further escalation BEIRUT: Hezbollah civil defense teams on Wednesday found the body of senior commander Fouad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli drone strike the previous night in the southern …