July, 2022

• 7 July

  The Day of ’Arafah: All Your Questions Answered

  

  by Mufti Muhammad Ismail *Please note: the word ’Arafah refers to the Day of ’Arafah, while the word ’Arafat refers to the Plains of ’Arafat outside Makkah.  What is the Day of ′Arafah? The Day of ’Arafah is the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah – this year, it is on 8th July 2022. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the …

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• 6 July

  M.L.M. Farook – Librarian Zahira College

  Marhoom Al Haj M.L.M.Farook former Registrar of Muslim Marriages and Ex Librarian Zahira College, Colombo who peacefully passed away at the age of 71 years after a fruitful service to the Muslim Community in particular and the Country in general. In 1949 he was absorbed into the staff of Zahira College Colombo by the then Principal late Dr. A.M.A. Azeez …

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• 3 July

  Damascus Gate: The significance of the main entry into Jerusalem’s Old City By Nadda Osman

  

  Known as ‘Bab al-Amoud’ in Arabic, the gate was first built during Roman rule nearly 2,000 years ago.   Resembling a crown, the towering and turreted walls of the Damascus Gate are a significant landmark in the city of Jerusalem. Called Bab al-Amoud (“Gate of the Column”) by Palestinians and Sha’ar Sh’khem (“Nablus Gate”) in Hebrew, the structure has symbolic, cultural, and political importance for …

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June, 2022

• 19 June

  Former speaker : M.H. Mohamed: A colossus among men

  

  I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of Marhoom whose sixth death anniversary fell a few days ago. I have known M.H. Mohamed for decades, both as a politician and a person.  His political career, spanning seven decades, is worthy of being included in a time capsule and earmarked as a precedent …

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• 16 June

  Hajj and Umrah check packing list

  

  Hajj & Umrah Packing and Check List absolutely Free.Have a look at some images below to give you an idea of what to expect.Simply a must read for anyone preparing for Hajj or Umrah.

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• 16 June

  Hajj : Step by Step

  

    This book focuses on the rituals of Hajj and `Umrah, accompanying the pilgrim from the first steps of putting on the ihram cloth and starting Hajj, going through the days of Hajj, day by day, till the final rituals of Hajj (the Farewell Tawaf).  Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual …

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• 16 June

  INDIA’S RULING PARTY FACES DIPLOMATIC BACKLASH OVER PROPHET MUHAMMED INSULTS

  

  “Allowing such Islamophobic remarks to continue without punishment, constitutes a grave danger to the protection of human rights and may lead to further prejudice and marginalization, which will create a cycle of violence and hate.” India is facing intense scrutiny and backlash over comments made by senior officials of the ruling BJP political party of India that insulted the Prophet …

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