British Education and Career Suicide
Omar Mohammed
The notion of adding a qualification such as an ACMA, BA, MBA, PHD after ones name and adding an Al HAJ before the name has been the latest craze amongst the Muslims living in Sri Lanka. Education is sought after not for knowledge but merely for economic gains, prestige and status. This is absolutely against the Islamic view.
The British qualification has gained much prominence in our society but the Ummah fails to realize the underling agenda behind the British educational system . Read the rest of this entry »
SLMC Displeased With Blake
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has expressed its dissatisfaction over the failure of US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake to meet with any Muslim political leaders during his official visit to the country.
The SLMC has said that Blake should have met the Muslim political representatives if the US was keen on discussing a solution to Sri Lanka’s ethnic issue. Read the rest of this entry »
Pardoning of Rizana Nafeek very far away: Uncertainty looms
Reports reveal that Minister Dilan Perera is making arrangements to constitute a government delegation to seek pardon for the condemned Sri Lankan house maid Rizana Nafeek, who is languishing in the death row at the Dawadami prisons since July 2007.
Dilan Perera, Minister for Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare speaking to Asian Tribune said that he will speak with anybody to seek pardon to the Sri Lankan housemaid Rizana Nafeek. Read the rest of this entry »
Muslim shrine destroyed in Anuradhapura
By Charles Haviland BBC News, Colombo: A group of Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka led a crowd that demolished a Muslim shrine last week, the BBC has learned. This incident took place on Saturday in Anuradhapura, an ancient Buddhist city and Unesco world heritage site.
The monk who led the group told the BBC he did it because the shrine was on land that was given to Sinhalese Buddhists 2,000 years ago. But a prominent Muslim in the area said he was very sad and the sentiment was shared by many Sinhalese too. Read the rest of this entry »
No eviction of tenement dwellers – President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday said that the government had no intention of evicting tenement dwellers from Colombo city but was focused on providing them with better living conditions.
He emphasised that the government was intent on providing a more livable environment for the permanent city residents within their communities in the form of residential units Read the rest of this entry »
Why this sinister “hate-Muslim” campaign now?
By Latheef Farook
There is a growing feeling and fear among Sri Lanka’s Muslims that a sinister campaign has been underway inciting the Sinhalese against them. The campaign portrays Sri Lanka’s Muslims as a threat to Buddhism, the Sinhala people, their culture and the country as a whole.
While 18 websites – eight in Sinhala and ten in English — have been identified as part of this campaign, the Sinhala print media also carry articles on topics such as the 1915 riots and cattle slaughter, rousing communal disharmony at a time when every effort should be made to bring communities together. Read the rest of this entry »
Turkish Prime Minister may visit the Gaza Strip
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he may visit the Gaza Strip next week in conjunction with his scheduled visit to Cairo after talks with the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Erdogan said in response to questions by reporters on Sunday that he could visit the besieged Gaza Strip after first visiting Egypt. But he said the visit to Gaza has not yet been determined on his official agenda. Read the rest of this entry »
Trouble fixing teams: appointed in Dikwella
M.Rizni Mohamed: Clash erupted between two groups in Dikwella was solved by choosing two teams from Muslims and Sinhalese Community to deal with the problems.
Today the both communities representatives participated in a meeting held in Dikwella DS office. The meeting was organized and led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development Dullas Alahapperuma , he activily participated in the meeting and appointed two teams each having six members from both communities . the ministerDullas Alahapperuma told the representatives such problems will be dealt with the newly appointed two teams , Read the rest of this entry »
Sharia Banking will help steer the local economy
Chairman of Sri Lanka’s newly established Amana Bank, the first Islamic Bank in the country Osman Kassim says Sharia Banking principles will help steer the Sri Lankan economy, the same way it helped countries like Malaysia.
Kassim also says this concept of banking will also lend greater stability to the local economy. The bank’s Chairman who has been instrumental in formulating the vision to establish a fully fledged Islamic Bank in Sri Lanka 15 years ago disclosed Read the rest of this entry »
World Must Take Firm Stance Against Terrorist Syrian Regime: MB
The Muslim Brotherhood described the Syrian regime as obstinate with its continued aggression, tortures, unjust detentions and massacres against the peaceful protestors and their fellow countrymen and the destruction of mosques. In its weekly statement the MB stated that “It is evident the Syrian regime has no intention in carrying out reforms adopted by the Arab League.” Read the rest of this entry »
Turkey expels Israeli diplomats after UN report
Turkey expelled Israel’s ambassador and senior Israeli diplomats and suspended military agreements on Friday, the day after it emerged a U.N. report said Israel had used unreasonable force in a raid on a Gaza-bound ship that killed nine Turks, Reuters reported.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu had said Thursday that Friday’s official release of the “Palmer Report” would constitute Israel’s last chance to apologize for its raid on the Turkish-sponsored flotilla and warned of consequences, Read the rest of this entry »
Al Quds Day 2011 Worldwide Solidarity with Palestine – in pictures
The late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini declared the last Friday of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan as “al-Quds Day,” a day of protest to show the importance of Jerusalem to Muslims. Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam after the Saudi Arabian cities of Mecca and Medina in pictures
No Jihadi groups : Defence Secretary
M.Rizni Mohamed: Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa denied that the Muslim extreme elements are behind the Cresee Yaka incidents.
The Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa denied the media falsifying when representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU) and Muslim Council met Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently to discuses the unrest due to the Grease Yakka incidents in Muslim areas . It is noted that Some media publicize that there are Jihad groups, Islamic terrorist groups are operating in our country they are behind the Grease Yakka incidents. Read the rest of this entry »
Puttalam unrest creates new challenges for All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU)
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: The murder of the Puttalam police officer W.Navaratne Bandara by some unruly thugs was a much awaited opportunity for some racist individuals, contemptible media and petty politicians who used this opportunity and fanned the fires of racism.
The mainstream media showed off their un-professionalism by falsifying the actual incident and deliberately omitting key incidents. They misled the public to believe the actual culprits were the Muslim community not only in Puttalam but also in other areas such as Valachanai Irakkamam, Sammanthurai Pottuvil, Kinniya, Muthur and Kattankudy , Kalmunai. Read the rest of this entry »
FJP Leader Questions Validity of Peace Treaty With Israel Following Attacks,Demands Review
Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Chairman, Dr. Mohamed Morsy, met with SCAF and government officials Thursday, in a closed meeting to discuss Egypt’s response to the Israeli border attack last week.
During the meeting, Morsy called for the immediate investigation of the unprovoked Israeli attack, which left three Egyptian policemen and officers dead and five more injured. He also demanded an official apology from the Israelis and a speedy transparent investigation. Read the rest of this entry »
Thugs kill Police officer and cause civil unrest in Puttalam
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: Grease Yakka has been wide publicized, creating fear and panic amongst all. Rumors have been circulating that the police are also part of this, when residents of Manal Gunru, Puttalam chased an identified man who was lingering in the vicinity. The police on duty had to fire into the air to save this man. Residents claim the police fired in the air and then at the public, this incident led to the injury of five people including a 13 year old child. .
Thugs taking matters into their own hands under the perception of protecting the community against the police and the Grease Yakka attacked two police officers around 8.00 pm on Sunday at the Puttalam town Read the rest of this entry »
Muslim Council Heads meet Secretary Defence
Representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU) and Mosque federations in Ampara, Batticalao, Trincomalee, Kurunagala, Kandy and Puttlam Districts met Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (Aug 23).
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa while briefing the gathering on the current development projects undertaken in the respective districts also informed the representatives to be aware of certain subliminal attempts aimed at disrupting normalcy. Read the rest of this entry »
Muslims at Crossroads
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com:The Muslim community in Sri Lanka has reached cross roads. The road they choose will define their fate. Will they lead the business community of Sri Lanka or will they fade off to be history.
We cannot blame others for our failures and for our declining knowledge of today’s business world or for the government for closing down the loop holes in the system. The Muslims have always stuck to the traditional business style, not adapting to the changes in the way business is done. Read the rest of this entry »
Emergency to be lifted next month But special provisions will be introduced to PTA
The Government will lift the ongoing state of emergency, in force for the past six years, from September 8. Some provisions relating to curbing terrorism and related matters now in force and needed to be retained, the Sunday Times learns, will be enforced through new legislation that is expected to include amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The government plans to introduce such legislation within the two weeks following September 8 Read the rest of this entry »
New Degree and Diploma courses
The Ministry of Higher Education has designed many new degree and diploma courses to suit the demands of the current job market. The Ministry said that new degree courses in hotel management are to be introduced to all 15 Universities in the country to meet the demands of the tourist industry. Read the rest of this entry »
America Intelligence reports that LTTE is Re grouping
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com:The United States department of state on Thursday the 18th released information that it has received credible intelligence that the LTTE is re grouping and has stepped up its fund collection operations in Europe, America and Australia. In the mean time the Sri Lankan government has also stepped up it activities to combat money laundering and terrorist funding globally.
With the military defeat and thirty years of set back of the Tamil community it is very unlikely that the LTTE sympathizers will follow the same strategy the late LTTE leader followed. Read the rest of this entry »
Nineteen super-markets in a soup
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade says nineteen (19) supermarkets that were found to have breached the Consumer Protection Act were trapped during raids conducted in Colombo and a few surrounding towns. The Ministry said that these supermarkets have breached many consumer protection laws Read the rest of this entry »
Develop the country with us not without us
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: For three decades we fought a war that drained our economy, destroyed our lives and saw the educated and talented leave this beautiful Island. The country nearly lost half of its size, which to some was a freedom struggle and to others a terrorist takeover. All communities suffered but did we learn our lesson? This war was started by these racist politicians, who had no integrity, self respect or discipline.
The war came to an end with a heavy price. All communities were united again. Things were getting back to normal with everyone pitching in to erase the bad memories of the war. But now we are experiencing a new kind of takeover. Read the rest of this entry »
Tell me on language policy violations – Vasudeva
The National Languages and Social Integration Ministry has received 400 complaints to date on violations of the official languages policy. Complaints have also been received that state banks have their forms in Sinhala and English only.
Government servants have complained that circulars pertaining to the government service are in Sinhala and English only. Read the rest of this entry »
62,500 apply for teacher trainee positions
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has received 62,500 applications for admission to the National Colleges of Education. The Ministry of Education ays however, only 3,300 could be admitted to the teacher training diploma course conducted by the 18 colleges of education. The Ministry said interviews for the selection of suitable candidates from the applicants will be commenced Read the rest of this entry »
