Poet and teacher Ahnaf Jazeem, who was detained under draconian anti-terror laws for more than 18…
Category: Muslim Issues
ISLAM STANDS FOR JUSTICE: MUSLIM MPs’ MMDA PROPOSALS MUST BE REJECTED
We recognize that the Muslim communities of Sri Lanka, especially the Muslim women and Muslim women…
Muslim personal law reform: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Muslim law reveal a protectionist element that tilts towards women. By Naazima Kamardeen Much has been…
Pro Gunaratne’s hostility towards Muslims Represents US-European ,Israeli and Indian anti-Muslim agenda
By Latheef Farook Professor Rohan Gunaratne, self declared authority on terrorism who remains blind to …
Mullahs and Muslim MPs Masculinize MMDA by Dr. Ameer Ali
“… since the Prophet was a human being who, unlike God, is subject to mundane historical…
Anti-Terrorism Bill and lack of public trust
The general public sees the ATA bill not as an instrument for the well-being or, to…
ANTI-TERRORISM BILL FAILS TO MEET DEMOCRATIC STANDARDS
The government has decided to delay presenting its proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) to parliament. The National…
Attack on Puttalam Quazi: A judicial system cannot bypass the regular justice system
Puttalam Quazi Dr. Mohamed Rahmathulla Mohamed who came under attack Women’s Action N e…
Anti-Terrorism Act: Everywhere, everyone, everything, could be terrorist
The local and international calls were for the repeal of the PTA, not for it to…
PTA as a bludgeon
Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis, who heard a case against Convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation,…
Muslim expatriates observe “Remembrance Week” To highlight persecution of Muslims in Sri Lanka
By Latheef Farook A group of Sri Lankan Muslim expatriates in the West, comprising mainly professionals and…
Growing Israeli-Indian involvement in Sri Lanka Cause for grave concern in view of past experience.
By Latheef Farook On 24 October 2022, Ceylon Daily Mirror published a report on Israeli and…
Reforming MMDA: Muslim Men Want Polygamy By Ameer Ali
Reforming the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has become an endless saga of committees and…
Need to reform PTA ahead of UNHRC session
Given recent developments, non-compliance with promises to reform will be a major issue at the September…
Destruction of Minaret at Daftar Jailani High handed vandalism insulting Muslims
By Latheef Farooq Amidst the silence and secrecy of Thursday 24 February 2022 night the minaret, …
The Quazi Court System in Sri Lanka and its Impact on Muslim Women
The Quazi Court System There is evidence that from ancient times, the religious laws and customs…
Repealing PTA
People are seen placing their signatures during a campaign to abolish the proposed PTA I often…