August, 2022

• 19 August

  Asiff Hussein (Author)

  

  Asiff Hussein is the author of a number of publications spanning fields as diverse as Ethnology, Sociology, Linguistics and Islamic issues.  He presently serves as Vice President- Outreach of the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS), heading its Mosque Tours and other outreach projects. He holds a B.A. Degree in Social Sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka, a Post-graduate …

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• 18 August

  Muslims’ contribution to Sri Lanka and the world: Some little known facts

  

  by Ifham Nizam The Island spoke to Asiff Hussein, Vice-President, Outreach of the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) about cultural contribution of Muslims and misconceptions about the Islamic faith. Q: You have lectured extensively on Muslim Cultural Contribution. So, how would you describe such contribution both locally and internationally? A: Islam has throughout history been a very dynamic force, extensively …

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• 17 August

  Abu Ali al-Husain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina – (Avicenna)

  

  Born  : 980 Kharmaithen (near Bukhara), Central Asia (now Uzbekistan) Died : June 1037 Hamadan, Persia (now Iran) SummaryIbn Sina or Avicenna was the most influential of all Islamic philosopher-scientists. He wrote on medicine as well as geometry, astronomy, arithmetic and music. Biography Ibn Sina is often known by his Latin name of Avicenna, although most references to him today have reverted to using the correct …

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• 17 August

  Sri Lanka Government Links

  

    Government Ministries Government Departments Ministry of Agrarian Services and Wildlife View Details Ministry of Agriculture www.agrimin.gov.lk Ministry of Buddha Sasana & Religious Affairs View Details Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs www.childwomenmin.gov.lk Ministry of Co-operatives & Internal Trade www.trade.gov.lk Ministry of Coconut Development & Janatha Estate Development View Details Ministry of Construction and Engineering Services www.houseconmin.gov.lk Ministry of Consumer Welfare View Details Ministry of Culture and …

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• 17 August

  Obtaining a New Identity Card Sri Lanka – NIC for Sri Lankan

  

  1. Application Form (Can download or get from GS office) 2. E-studio Photo A4 printed sheet with QR code 3. Birth Certificate (took within 6 Months) can get it DS office for 100/= 4. Previous/Old NIC, If it’s lost need to attach police report 5. Envilop with (Register Post price) Stamp 6. 250/= fee pay at GS office and paste …

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• 15 August

  Why Israel hates the Palestinians so much By Marwan Bishara

  

  Israel’s hatred of the Palestinians is shaped and driven by three basic sentiments. The Palestinians have every reason to hate Israel; it is a settler-colonial apartheid state erected on the ruins of their homeland. But why does Israel hate the Palestinians so much? It has sadistically and systematically terrorised, blockaded and imprisoned them after taking control of their lives and …

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• 15 August

  Principles abandoned; Israel plays with fire –

  

  Between August 5 to 7, Israel attacked residential areas in Palestine’s Gaza Strip. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, a wave of Israeli air raids on the coastal enclave, left civillians including children and a 23-year-old woman dead. A commander of a Palestinian armed group was also killed during the raids.  The ‘Guardian’ reported that Palestinian retaliatory rocket …

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