The Centre for Islamic Studies continues with its welfare activities which has been one of its core areas of activity ever since it was founded in 1985. This year too we distributed Zakat Funds and Special Ramadan Packs of Essentials and Dry Rations to a number of  destitute families.  Ilyas Haniffa, VP Welfare distributes Ramadan relief packs Ilyas Haniffa, VP …

The first time ever three-day “Salam Ramadan” event held at Green Path was a grand success with visitors from all faiths visiting the venue at Green Path in Colombo 7 from 21st to 23rd March 2025 to enjoy traditional Muslim foods from all major Muslim communities of Sri Lanka and learn more about Islamic faith and culture through stalls run …

It is often asked why Muslims love the Prophet so. The truth is we love our Prophet more than we love our own selves. He occupies a place only second to that of God in our lives, being fondly remembered as if he were here with us only yesterday. He is the beloved of God, His Chosen One whom He …

It is with utmost horror and revulsion that the world today is witnessing one of the worst atrocities perpetrated against an innocent people in flagrant violation of all principles of internationally accepted humanitarian rules of conduct. The Palestinian people have for too long endured the continuous oppression of the Zionist state which continues to dispossess them of their lands, build …

(Marhoom Mohamed Kaleel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kollupitiya Jumma Mosque, Colpetty) It is with a sense of immense sadness and extreme gratitude that we recall the support of Marhoom Mohamed Kaleel who was a pillar of strength to our outreach activities undertaken under our “Welcome To Our Mosque” Program. Kaleel Hajiar as we called him was born in …

The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) condemns religious extremism in all its forms and calls on the Government of Pakistan to take all steps necessary to eradicate religious extremism once and for all time. This follows the shocking, cold-blooded murder of Sri Lankan Priyantha Diyawadana by a rabid mob, accusing him of blasphemy. We condemn this horrific killing in the …

It is often asked why Muslims love the Prophet so. The truth is we love our Prophet more than we love our own selves. He occupies a place only second to that of God in our lives, being fondly remembered as if he were here with us only yesterday. He is the beloved of God, His Chosen One whom He …

*01 Meat Consumption*  Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/596-samaaja-sanwaada Tamil – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/675-social-dialogue-book-tamil-01 *02. Growth of Muslim Population* Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/597-samaaja-sanwaada Tamil – https://acju.lk/en/published/item/1702-social-dialogue-book-02 *03. Expansion of Mosques* Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/598-samaaja-sanwaada Tamil – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/681-social-dialogue-book-03 *04. Islamization of Asian Buddhist countries* Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/599-samaaja-sanwaada Tamil – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/682-social-dialogue-book-04 *05. Explanation of Jihad and Quran Verses* Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/599-samaaja-sanwaada Tamil – https://acju.lk/en/published/item/1703-social-dialogue-book-05 *06. Women’s Clothing in Islam* Sinhala – http://acju.lk/en/published/item/601-samaaja-sanwaada *Joint Declaration Against ISIS and Extremism*  *Sinhala/Tamil/English*- https://acju.lk/en/published/item/1625-isis-declaration *Compilation …

Dear Readers of the Sinhala Translation of the Holy Qur’an by Moulana Wahiuddin Khan distributed by the Centre for Islamic Studies. The above pocket translation is a very brief one and its verses lack a proper explanation. We therefore request you to download the following app for a full translation and detailed explanation with footnotes. *ACJU Sinhala Quran* is a mobile …

The President and Directors of the CIS Harmony Centre wish everyone a happy, blessed, safe and peaceful Eid-ul-Fitr festival.