The LLRC And The Prospects Of Reconcilation In Sri Lanka

It is now over three years since the LTTE was decisively defeated by the Government of Sri Lanka. Since then the government and the international community have been grappling with the issue of winning peace, addressing the causes which gave rise to the deadly conflict, issues of accountability, and reconciliation. These issues have dominated the Sri Lankan debate in the last few years. Read more>>>

Sri Lankan Muslims; Despicable attack on Iftar party at Akkaraipattu!

ABSOLUTE DISGRACE. This is how one could describe the shameful and disgusting attack on Muslims by Muslims during an Iftar gathering at Akkaraipattu in the eastern Sri Lanka on Monday 13 August 2012. By all means this was a heinous crime committed by thugs, hooligans and gangsters who call themselves Muslims. The irony is that never in the centuries old history of Muslims in this country even non-Muslims ever committed such dastardly crime bringing unprecedented disrepute to Muslim community which was hailed by former Chief Justice Sarath N Silva as the most peaceful people in the island. Read more>>>

A Call for Real Change in Sri Lanka & Muslim Lands

The Islamic Perspective on the Olympics

The closing ceremonies for the London Olympics were performed on August 12th for over ten thousand athletes from 204 nations. It was estimated that 8 million people attended the games in person and close to 4 billion people watched the games from around the world. This year’s Olympics were considered unique for many due to the fact that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brunei had sent women participants for the very first time in their history. This move by the 3 Muslim countries was seen as a milestone for the advancement of Muslim women around the world. Read more>>>

London Talk on Burma Massacre - 25/08/12

The massacre of the Rohingya has exposed the hypocrisy of international bodies like the UN, human rights organisations and the global media. Just compare the lack of coverage about the plight of the Rohingya Muslims with the coverage of the house of arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi over many years. Some have described them as the most persecuted minority in the world, yet the lack of prominence given to their cause show exactly how politicized humanitarian and human rights campaigning bodies are. Indeed, even the Nobel Peace Prize winning Aung San Suu Kyi refused to accept they are Burmese citizens, instead saying this “ethnic conflict should be investigated and dealt with wisdom.“ Read more>>>

The Golden Age of Islam under the Caliphate Inventions, Research and Advancements

During the Middle Ages the Islamic World had a very significant impact upon Europe, which in turn cleared the way for the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. In the Medieval age, Islam and Muslims influenced Europe in a number of different ways. One of the most important of these subjects was Science. Read more>>>

Cross Culture; Allahouma Salli Ala Mustafa

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Next Change by Sri Lankan Professionals (Sinhalese, Tamils & Muslims)

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Saudi Arabia; Sarah Attar made history for the gold in London Olympic 2012

Sarah Attar made history this morning when she ran in the 800 meter race for Saudi Arabia. Congrats Sarah. While Saudi women can now go for the gold, why can't they drive?! Tell Saudi officials: Let women drive. Read more>>>

Sri Lankan government moves to gag web sites

The regulations would extend the coverage of the Press Council, a government tribunal that can fine and jail journalists, to web sites as well as other media outlets. This step is part of an intensifying attack on media and democratic rights, designed to strengthen the police-state apparatus developed by President Mahinda Rajapakse amid an intensifying economic and political crisis. Read more>>>