Muslim Personalities

T.B.Jayah Colombo, January 1: Dr. Tuan Burhanudeen Jayah laid the foundation for the Muslim rights movement in Sri Lanka, and shaped the movement in such a way that communal or sectional interest was never allowed to override the collective national interest. No wonder then, T.B. Jayah, as he was known, is regarded as a national figure rather than as a …

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa called the late Alavi Moulana as People’s Governor in appreciation of his dedicated services to the common man. His 89th birth anniversary falls on January 1. Moulana passed away five years ago and left a vacuum, which was never filled by subsequent leaders of the Muslim community. Still many think that his presence at this time …

Dr M.A.M Shukry By Latheef Farook Around 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 …

STF Commandant Senior DIG M.R Latiff receives the 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, an honorary title from the Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea.Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, Heon Lee presented the title to the Commandant at the Korean house. Taekwondo national head coach Master Lee, SP A.M.A.L. Abeykoon and ASP H.R. Kamal Fernando …

In celebration of Black History Month, this week we are dedicating content to celebrate Black Muslims. Black Muslims have been an integral part of Islam’s growth since the very beginning. In that spirit, here are just 5 of the most influential Black Muslims in history. 1. Bilal Al-Habashi Bilal, the great companion of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), began his life …