Culture & Heritage

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 …

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-HabashiBilal, the great companion of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), began his life as a persecuted …

In “Destiny Disrupted,” author Tamim Ansary considers the history of the world through Islamic eyes. Starting from the same cradle of civilization, he explains how Western and Muslim perceptions of civilization diverged into two separate universes – and how they are merging again in today’s geopolitical scene. In between, however, they had passed through different – and yet strangely parallel …

Sri Lanka’s Muslims, though religiously obliged to observe a moon long fast, are not as abstemious at other times. They have their feasts and festivals which they look forward to with much delight. This is especially so of the Muslims of Colombo who have two great festivals and plenty of weddings to celebrate. In the olden days they found occasion …