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July, 2014

  • 8 July

    Dalai Lama urges end to anti-Muslim violence

    Tibetan spiritual leader says religious attacks in Buddhist-majority Myanmar and Sri Lanka unacceptable. Dalai Lama also urged Buddhists to imagine an image of Buddha 'before they commit such a crime' [File – EPA] The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, has reiterated his plea to Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to halt violence against Muslims, in …

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  • 7 July

    U.N. Chief Urges Sri Lanka to Protect Muslims Under Attack

    By Thalif Deen Muslim women were the first to venture back to their homes following deadly riots in southwest Sri Lanka on Jun. 15, 2014. Credit: Amantha Perera/IPS UNITED NATIONS, Jul 3 2014 (IPS) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Sri Lankan government to “take necessary measures” to prevent any further attacks against minority Muslims in the …

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  • 7 July

    Ramadan Around the World

    MOROCCO THE majority of Moroccans like Ramadan because of its sacred nature and the congenial atmosphere it engenders. The people spend their days and part of their nights during this month of prayer in the Mosques. The evening after Maghreb prayers, families and friends break their fast in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere. Ramadan is the only month when the …

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  • 7 July

    RAMAZAN APPEAL 2014 (1435 AH)

    Click here to download complete document – Ceylon Muslim Ramazan Appeal 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 wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of sailanmuslim.com, please donate us Donate IMPORTANT : All content hosted on …

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  • 1 July

    Ramadan: Month of Fasting or Month of Feasting?

    By Sarah Ghias Freelance Writer – USA The holy month of Ramadan is a time of restraint, reflection, and renewal. Muslims make every effort to better themselves and to be drawn closer to their Creator. They guard their tongues, engage in long hours of worship, exercise patience, and open up their hearts and pockets to charitable causes. However, when it …

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  • 1 July

    A realistic Ramadan plan – By: Amira Murphy

    It usually hits me around the 10th night of Ramadan, when the first third of the month, the days of Mercy, have passed. The month is not nearly over, but I find myself looking back and feeling under-accomplished. The Ramadan “Plan” that I had written up during Sha’ban was a hefty one, detailing every action, every thought and prayer that …

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June, 2014

  • 30 June

    Why fasting is good for your health

    Scientific research is finally validating the ancient health and healing practice of fasting. Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting "for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly” Researchers suggest that the mechanism behind this phenomenon is that "starving the body kick-starts stem cells into producing new …

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