September, 2023

• 8 September

  Harmony Centre at Borella Juma Mosque

  To restore harmony between Muslims and non Muslims

  

  By Latheef Farook On Tuesday 4  September 2o23  a  “ harmony Centre” was  opened at the Borella Juma Masjid premises to educate and enlighten non Muslims  of Islam and the Muslim community’s  overall contributions to the country  for more than eleven centuries. Unlike European colonial powers such as Portuguese,Dutch and British  who entered the island to loots it’s wealth,  Muslims …

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• 6 September

  M.J.M. Lafir

  

  Colombo Municipal Council renamed Messenger Street, as M.J.M. Lafir Mawatha. His club MICH conducts a cue tournament in his memory. Fitting tribute was paid to him with the issuing of a stamp in his name. Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. If you regularly visit this site and …

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• 6 September

  M.J.M. Lafir Mawatha – Colombo

  

  Colombo Municipal Council renamed Messenger Street, as M.J.M. Lafir Mawatha. His club MICH conducts a cue tournament in his memory. Fitting tribute was paid to him with the issuing of a stamp in his name. Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. If you regularly visit this site and …

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August, 2023

• 28 August

  Is Islamic Banking Really Islamic? An Insider’s view with Harris Irfan

  

   Muslims worldwide have come to the realisation that the prevailing capitalist economic system does not serve us ethically. With its interest-based banking and casino-style financial instruments, a devout believer has no choice but to attempt to escape its haram, even if that hinders the progress and prosperity of our daily lives. In recent years, Islamic finance has been touted …

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• 26 August

  Former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Myown Musthaffa passes away at 67

  

  ASHRAFF A SAMAD COLOMBO- Myown Musthaffa,former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, well-known businessman and philanthropist passed away at his residence in Kirulapone early morning on Saturday August 26. His remains will be at his residence at  Prime Residences 15, Rajawatte Terrace, off Siebel Avenue, Kirulapone and will be moved for burial at the Mohideen Jumma Mosque at Kalubowila, Dehiwela at …

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• 24 August

  Disappearing Music Traditions of Muslims

  

  In a brilliant and much needed documentary directed by Nadya Perera, one of the fast dying heritages of Sri Lankan Muslims, namely their musical traditions, has been brought to light. The Muslim community and particularly its younger generation is in debt to this Sinhala director for what she has painstakingly accomplished in bringing back memories from a dying generation of Muslim musicians, …

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• 23 August

  Sir Razik Fareed always stood for Sinhala – Muslim unity – Sir Razik to be remembered on Aug.23rd on his 39th death anniversary

  

  Article By AL Haj A. C. M. Shafeek, –  Past President, A.C.M.A.. All followers of the Islamic faith, the Muslims will remember today with great respect and admiration, an undisputed leader who relentlessly strove for the cause of Muslim community in Sri Lanka. Today is the 39th death anniversary of none other than their overwhelmingly dedicated compatriot Sir Razik Fareed …

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