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The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) recently launched its ‘Back to school’ project

The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) recently launched its ‘Back to school’ project by gifting over 400 primary school children with school packs. The initiative is part of CIS’ outreach program to reach out to deserving communities irrespective of race or religion. The schools that benefited from the first phase of the project were Mahagama Kanishtha Vidyalaya in Kalutara District …

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Davotoglu Lecture in Jamiah Naleemiah

One of the Best Lectures Ever! Ahmet Davotuglu lecture at Jamiah Naleemiah One time Turkish premier Ahmet Davotuglu delivered one of the most memorable lectures to an audience comprising of Sri Lankan Muslim intellectuals and Islamic students and scholars. That was when he spoke on Role of Muslim Intellectuals in Community Building at Jamiah Naleemiah on 9th August 2017. Professor …

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Why Turkey and the Muslim world needs Erdogan

The Turkish referendum is an internal political situation of a nation that has received a lot of attention from around the world. And why not? After all, Turkey is one of the fastest movers and shakers of this century. In just over a decade, it has joined the G20 richest industrial nations in the world. Yet, despite this showing of …

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Turkey’s potential shift on mosque and state

A referendum result will likely give strong powers to a president who founded the governing Islamist party. As long as its democracy is preserved, Turkey may find a new balance between Islam and secular rule. The Monitor's Editorial Board APRIL 18, 2017 —For nearly a century, Turkey’s political history has been one of largely secular rule over a mostly Muslim …

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ACJU and the MMDA – A statement of clarification

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم – In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful   ACJU and the MMDA – A statement of clarification The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) ever since its establishment has always taken a very flexible and moderate approach, within the  framework of Shari’ah and the greater public interest, when consulting on any issue.  Such facilitation …

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