The burning question in our mind today is ” Why are we, ‘the Muslims’ treated so badly by others?”. I am certain; everyone of us has different answers to this most disheartening question. Some of the answers I have heard are: West have a hidden agenda against Muslims Jews are after Muslims Muslims are terrorists Hatred is created because ‘Islam …

We are Muslims, Alhamdulillah. Thus the way of life is pre-planned for us and it is up to us to follow the real way, as prescribed by Islam. In today’s world, one full of turmoil, it is more than essential to stay true to Islamic principles. Unfortunately we Muslims are at a stalemate with each other mainly due to greed and …

INTRODUCTION The standard of education among Muslims in Sri Lanka is very pathetic, shocking and alarming. The percentage of Muslims gaining admission to the Universities are falling year by year and is around 3% at present, even though Muslims amount to 7% of the total population of Sri Lanka. 65% of the entry to Universities is based on performance and …

This has reference to the news which appeared in your edition of 10th March 2010 under the caption “Over 550 ex-Tigers start new life” . It is indeed a plausible gesture by the USAID-funded IOM(International Organization for Migration) to reintegrate the former LTTE cadres and members of the TMVP. I agree with  all those who are associated with this great …

Goal of human beings Each of us has our own individual goals for worldly success.  It could be to rise up in our chosen careers, or maybe to leave this world with a legacy, or perhaps something as simple, yet just as every bit crucial, as to have a roof over our heads and enough food in our bellies.  Whatever …