My memory of Mr. Izeth Hussain is brief, for he had retired from the Foreign Service just before I joined in October 1988. Yet, his retirement appeared quite fresh since I recall seeing his name board yet on display at the entrance to the glistening teak paneled room of the Director General, Political Affairs. From senior colleagues I heard of …
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First Mosque Tour in Kandy at Meera Makam Mosque
The First Ever Open Mosque Day in Kandy took place on 20th September at the historic Meera Makam mosque. The event, organised by the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) in association with the trustees of Meera Makam mosque was an immense success with over 300 persons of other faiths participating. Asiff Hussein, Vice President, Outreach, CIS said that the Open Mosque event, the …
Read More »THE 12 ETIQUETTE’S OF TRAVELLING, ACCORDING TO ISLAM
Introduction: Honoured Status Of A Traveller Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “Three supplications are answered without doubt – the supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveller, and the supplication of the parent for his son.” (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud) If such be the lofty status of a traveller, it must only mean that travelling in …
Read More »Colorful and lately controversial Muslim politician Azwer Haji by Latheef Farook
Made immense contribution to Muslim community Former Muslim Affairs Minister Al Haj A.H.M Azwer, one of the most colorful though lately controversial Muslim politician, passed away on Tuesday 29 August 2017. His janaza was buried following day after Asr prayers at Dehiwala Mosque. The mosque was packed to its capacity with mourners. This also included former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who …
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