The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) recently launched its ‘Back to school’ project by gifting over 400 primary school children with school packs. The initiative is part of CIS’ outreach program to reach out to deserving communities irrespective of race or religion. The schools that benefited from the first phase of the project were Mahagama Kanishtha Vidyalaya in Kalutara District …
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The Centre for Islamic Studies is the leading Sri Lankan Islamic organization engaged in reaching out to those of other faiths. It was established in 1985 and has since helped thousands see Islam in its true light. It undertook the following activities in 2014: 1) Awareness Through Mosque Tours (ATMT) Awareness Through Mosque Tours is a unique inter-cultural concept where …
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The Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) Welfare Activities in 2014 The CIS held a number of welfare programs in 2014 under the direction of Vice President-Welfare Ilyas Haniffa. This included Ifthar Programs during the month of Ramazan and Dry Ration Distribution for New Muslims. Another highlight of the year was the Sharing Ramazan program overseen by Sister Mahiya where those …
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Da’wah or inviting people to Islam is an important duty of the Muslim community. This is especially so since no Messenger of Allah will appear after our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In fact, the Qur’an makes numerous references to spreading the message of Islam through beautiful preaching. Our Prophet (PBUH) also cast upon his followers the duty …
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“Oh my Lord advance me in knowledge” – this motto of Amal International School speaks volumes of what Amal stands for. In 1991 Sri Lanka witnessed a renaissance in the field of Education. The ever-increasing challenges created by the impact of global communications and new modes of learning highlighted the pressing need for a positive and dynamic approach to the …
Read More »Ramadhan is the month of all months, the mother of all months, and Al – Quran is the Book of all Books. No Book on earth is held in such great reverence and respect as Al-Quran. While other scriptures may remain as the most sold or distributed in the world, Al – Quran remains as the most read book in …
Read More »Ramadhan is the month of all months, the mother of all months, and Al – Quran is the Book of all Books. No Book on earth is held in such great reverence and respect as Al-Quran. While other scriptures may remain as the most sold or distributed in the world, Al – Quran remains as the most read book in …
Read More »Ramadhan is the month of all months, the mother of all months, and Al – Quran is the Book of all Books. No Book on earth is held in such great reverence and respect as Al-Quran. While other scriptures may remain as the most sold or distributed in the world, Al – Quran remains as the most read book in …
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