January, 2023

• 25 January

  Turkey condemns ‘vile’ Sweden Quran-burning protest By Kathryn Armstrong

  A protest in support of Turkey is held in Stockholm as separate demonstrations in opposition are also held Turkey has condemned the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest in Sweden, describing it as a “vile act”. It said the Swedish government’s decision to allow the protest to go ahead was “completely unacceptable”. It comes amid growing …

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• 24 January

  Life story of Latheef Farook, journalist author with Dr Kaleel Rahman

  

  Life story of Latheef Farook, journalist author with Dr Kaleel Rahman Wisdemy Telling Life Life Story of Latheef Farook, Journalist Author with Dr Kaleel Rahman Wisdemy Telling Life. Interviewed by Dr Kaleel Rahman, PhD Contact: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/@WisdemyTelli… Video, Audio, Broadcast Engineering: Eng. Zain Iwais Museum of memories. Long interviews. Power Moments. Experts of their own lives. Lasting values. Life history …

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• 21 January

  Health benefits and risks of celery

  

  Celery is part of the Apiaceae family, which includes carrots, parsnips, parsley, and celeriac. Its crunchy stalks make the vegetable a popular low-calorie snack, and it may provide a range of health benefits. The fiber in celery can benefit the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Celery also contains antioxidants that may play a role in preventing disease. This article looks at the possible health benefits …

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• 20 January

  ACJU celebrates 100th anniversary

  

  The 100th anniversary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) was held yesterday (19) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. Ranil Wickremesinghe was invited as the chief guest at the event, and he invited the Muslim community to join hands with the Social Justice Commission to find solutions to the issues facing the Muslim community. Pix by …

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• 20 January

  The British Muslim Civil Society Report

  

  A fast-growing UK Muslim community has much to offer Britain’s charity sector, especially in these crisis-ridden times. But it will need support from the public and private sectors Monday marks the release of the British Muslim Civil Society Report 2023 at a launch event backed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims. Based on a year of on-the-ground research, as the report’s author, …

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• 18 January

  MMDA: Cultural and religious right for Sri Lankan Muslims but not at the expense of Muslim women’s rights By Sabra Zahid

  

  The Sri Lankan Government needs to move ahead with MMDA reforms before any more delays and scuttling by conservative groups with intentions to suppress Muslim women’s rights in the name of culture or religion   The Sri Lankan Muslim communities have been abuzz with debates about the reform of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) lately, with most segments agreeing …

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• 17 January

  How Arabs brought luster to Sri Lanka’s historic pearl trade

  

    The archival illustration from a German publication dated 1909 shows Sri Lankan fishermen processing pearl mollusks. (AN Photo) First Arabs arrived in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. and dominated its trade Pearl fishing in Sri Lanka began to struggle in the 19th century, under British rule  When Ibn Battuta arrived in northern Sri Lanka, the ruler of …

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