February, 2013

• 14 February

  Are female converts to Islam part of a new wave of feminism? By Hasnet Lais

  

    You’d think after watching BBC Three’s Make me a Muslim documentary, being a female convert to Islam is so riddled with fault lines. Not really. My recent interviews with Muslim converts offered a rare glimpse into the lives of three women who would flatly reject such comparisons. And they’re all buzzing with spiritual ecstasy, retelling what caused them to …

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• 12 February

  Islamic finance: Challenges and opportunities By Devin Jayasundera

  

  With the country’s Islamic banking still at a low penetration level, experts point out that with the strategic position that Sri Lanka occupies in the region, it should make forays into Islamic capital market to reap full benefits of this industry.   Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal addressing the gathering KPMG’s Global Head of Islamic Finance Neil Miller making …

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• 12 February

  Korean scholarship (KGSP) for graduate courses

  

  The Government of the Republic of Korea will provide full scholarships to four Sri Lankan students who wish to pursue a graduate (Masters and Doctoral) degree in Korea. The Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP) is designed to provide higher education in Korea for foreign students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education and mutual friendship with the participating …

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• 12 February

  YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrates 65th Independence Day of Sri Lanka in a charming manner

  YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrated 65th Independence Day of Sri Lanka yesterday Monday 4th February 2013 at Belmont Street, Hultsdorp in the presence of the large gathering of the people of the area. Mohiyideen Jumma Masjid ( Puthukade Mosque) and Jamium Ashraff Masjid also joined the YMMA in celebrating this event.    YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrates 65th Independence Day Moulavi Wahabdeen Hazrath hoisted …

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• 12 February

  Sri Lanka’s Political Lab Rats By Sharmini Serasinghe

  

    Each time I hear the term 'Sinhala Buddhist' uttered in today's context I can't help but feel an uneasy sense of foreboding tingle up my back. To me it sounds like a time-bomb waiting to explode. As a Sinhalese and a Buddhist by faith, I have every right to ask, "What on earth is a Sinhala Buddhist anyway? Is …

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• 11 February

  124-year-old Muslim woman refused to sell her religion for money and fame

  

  The head scarf was the only hindrance in the way for the oldest woman in the world to enter the so-called Guinness World Records.   124-year-old Palestinian Maryam Hamdan Ammash, her sons and grandsons refused to meet the condition of the Guinness team for the aged woman to take off her head scarf and appear on TV.   Maryam's family …

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• 11 February

  Muslim Law by Senior Lawyer Karunaratne Herath

  

  ‘Muslim Law’, the book written by Senior Lawyer Karunaratne Herath will be launched at BMICH today (9th) at 9.00 a.m. At a time when the attention of the country has been drawn to Islam law or ‘Sharya Law ‘releasing a book on the subject in Sinhalese is specially important. Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely …

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