Ramadan

Ramadhan Greetings – Sailan Muslim Foundation Sri Lanka.

Muslims in Sri Lanka will start their month-long Ramadan fasting period from tomorrow (Wednesday), the Colombo Grand Mosque announced. The holy month Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and a great opportunity for all Muslims to purify their mind, body, heart and soul by fasting and praying to Almighty Allah. Ramadan is not only for fasting but …

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RAMAZAN APPEAL 2021 (1442 AH) – The Ceylon Muslim Scholarship Fund

RAMAZAN APPEAL 2021 (1442 AH) – The Ceylon Muslim Scholarship Fund RAMAZAN APPEAL 2021 (1442 AH) Alhamdulillah! The CMSF has completed over 76 years of dedicated service to education. With the generous support of our donors and well-wishers, the CMSF has been able to achieve the farsighted vision of the founders in assisting over 2000 needy Muslim students to pursue …

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Observing Ramadhan rites amidst Covid-19 restrictions by Dr. M. Haris Z Deen

As the merciful month of Ramadhan descends upon us yet again, Muslims, not only in Sri Lanka but all over the world are faced with difficulties in performing their communal religious rites due to social distancing imposed by COVID -19 preventive measures. Let’s reflect on its virtues and remind ourselves of the conditions of observance of the fast, its restrictions …

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VIDEO – A turning point in Ramadan: The Battle of Badr

Source: Times of Oman The seventeenth Ramadan (today or tomorrow depending on where you are) is a reminder of the battle of Badr — the first major battle fought against the enemies of Islam. This decisive battle laid the foundation for the Islamic State and made Muslims a force to reckon with in the Arabian Peninsula.  A very important fact for …

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Seven Benefits of Fasting

The month of Ramadan is upon Muslims once more. A month described in Islamic literature as better than a thousand months, when Satan is locked in shackles and the doors of Heaven are wide open – for those who wish to enter. The Holy Qur’an lays down the main purpose of the month of fasting – to develop righteousness. It’s …

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