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 …
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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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The President and Directors of the CIS Harmony Centre wish everyone a happy, blessed, safe and peaceful Eid-ul-Fitr festival.
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The relationship between the true Christians who follow Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him) in Word and Spirit and Muslims has always been one of harmony and cordial living. Christians have been with us Muslims from the earliest days of Islam, and will be there for us till the Coming of Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him) when we will all be …
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On this Anniversary of the Easter Sunday Bombings, we the Muslim community of Sri Lanka stand in solidarity with our Christian Brothers and Sisters and remember with profound sadness the victims of the bombings carried out by extremists who knew nothing of the true teachings of Islam. As Muslims we believe in Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him) not only as …
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The Centre for Islamic Studies recently launched the CIS Harmony Centre at Rohini Road, Colombo 06. The Chief Guest at the event was Major General Ubaya Madawela who ceremonially opened the centre. CIS Harmony Centre is planned as a centre for reaching out and meeting of people of all faiths. The major feature of the centre is its poster walkthrough …
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A Message from the Centre for Islamic Studies Sri Lanka As our motherland celebrates 73 years of independence on the Fourth of February, we as a nation can be justly proud of what we have achieved over the years. However, at the same time we also need to reflect on the true meaning and spirit of independence. Independence is not …
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