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The Government’s proposals to reform the provisions of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 9 of 1951 (MMDA) by abolishing the Quazi courts has given rise to a loud outcry in the Muslim community. The MMDA is a piece of legislation that relates only to Muslims and does not in any way harm or adversely affects other communities in the …
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October, 2021
- 4 October
Khaled Meshaal interview: Senior official says Hamas now leads Palestinian struggle By David Hearst
Speaking to MEE, Meshaal calls on all Palestinians to join a ‘comprehensive uprising’ against Israeli occupation
Read More » - 1 October
Occupation: The Palestinian elite and its failure to prevent Israel’s land theft Joseph Massad
An activist waves a Palestinian flag at the entrance to Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, on 25 June 2021 (AFP) Palestine’s landed class could have organised to fight Zionist land grabs. Its negligence and collaboration with the occupation has left ordinary Palestinians to resist alone. The main trigger to the uprising and resistance that engulfed Palestine last May was no different …
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September, 2021
- 29 September
How the US broke up the Muslim world By Jahangir Mohammed
Jahangir Mohammed of the Ayaan Institute argues that War on Terror did not start 20 years ago, rather it has been ongoing for 42 years. He demonstrates how during that period the United States has devastated and broken the Muslim world, as part of a calculated military strategy, causing millions of deaths and casualties along the way. It is the …
Read More » - 28 September
Why we need to keep our Personal Laws (With Reforms of course) – Asiff Hussein
The Muslims of our country have always felt they are very much part of our nation. The multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi- religious environment of Sri Lanka with its tradition of tolerance and understanding of the other has contributed to this inclusive attitude in no mean measure. As such it is sad to see sinister attempts being made to deprive the …
Read More » - 27 September
SENATOR A.M.A. AZEEZ – AN INTROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS BY C. NARAYANASUWAMI
Remembering Senator Azeez on his 110th birthday- 4th October 2021- brings memories of a great Muslim visionary. He was a great intellectual, an able administrator, an erudite scholar and an accomplished educationist whose multiple services to the nation and to the Muslim community in particular, are well documented. His life provides stimulating examples of challenges and successes in varied areas …
Read More » - 23 September
A Short History of the Moors
Granada, the word in Spanish means pomegranate, a fruit brought to Spain by Moslem tribes from North Africa, in the 8th century. They were known as the Moors and they came to Europe from what is now known as Morocco. For nearly 800 years the Moors ruled in Granada. And for nearly as long in a wider territory of …
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