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Contrary to certain media reports that the recent meeting prominent Muslim personalities had with Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse was a sellout of the community, the truth is otherwise. As a participant I feel I am competent enough to comment on what really took place at the meeting rather than relying on hearsay as some of our media people have done. …
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March, 2014
- 3 March
U.S. and Russian UN Ambassadors Deliver Statements on Ukraine
During an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council Saturday both the Russian and U.S. ambassadors to the international organization delivered statements on Russia's decision to send troops into the Crimea region of Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin went first, delivering an extended statement defending Russia's actions despite warnings from President Barack Obama to respect Ukraine's …
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February, 2014
- 19 February
Promoting religious harmony in a plural society by Dr.Uvais Ahamad
What prompted me to write this article was the highly illuminating and timely Daily Mirror editorial of January 30, titled “take the middle path for religious harmony”. The insightful observations made in this editorial on a subject of tremendous importance to the future well-being of our country is food for thought. It is incumbent on all, no matter to what …
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National Shoora Council – A ray of hope for besieged Muslims in the paradise isle By Latheef Farook
It is history in the making for Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. This is how one could describe the 25 January 2014 inaugural general assembly meeting of the National Shoora Council, NSC, which elected a permanent general assembly and an executive committee to deal with burning issues faced by the community. Tariq Mahmud, son of late Muslim leader Al Haj Dr Badiuddin …
Read More » - 6 February
KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS (KFUPM) DEANSHIP OF GRADUATE STUDIES Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
We are glad to invite you to be part of and contribute to the awareness campaign to let potential highly-qualified graduate students be aware of our graduate scholarship opportunities for MS and PhD degrees in Sciences and Engineering. It is highly appreciated if you kindly take a special care by forwarding this e-mail to your contacts, colleagues and fellows and …
Read More » - 5 February
Unconditional Muslim Support Facilitated Island’s Independence by Latheef Farook
Crucial Muslim support facilitated the process of Sri Lanka gaining independence from British in 1948 and help end almost four and half centuries of European colonial rule in the island. Many still remember the leading role played by Muslims leaders such as Dr T.B.Jayah, Sir Razik Fareed, Dr M.C.M.Kaleel and Dr Badiduddin Mahmud in the constitutional reforms of this country and …
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January, 2014
- 31 January
Khairiya School Laying of Faoundation By Hon Misnister Basil Rajapakse
Hon.Minister, Al Hadj ZAM Refai, Distinguish guests, Principal, Staff, students, Parents, Ladies and Gentlemen Assalamu Alaikum Warahamathullahi Wabarakathuhu It gives me great pleasure to say few words on behalf of my cousin Al-Hadj Zam Refai. He needs no introduction as he is well known and popular especially among the poor and needy. He hails from Beruwela and married and settled …
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