Discussion on MMDA reports

Saturday, 3 November 2018 00:27 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Text and pix by Ashraff A. Samad

A Symposium on Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act Reports discussed President’s Counsel Faiz Mustapha’s MMDA reports, and Retired Justice Saleem Marsoof’s MMDA reports. This was held at Hotel Marine Drive Wellawatte on 20 October, organised by Colombo District Mosque Federation.

It was held to reach a consensus on the differences of view that prevail in the Report. The Symposium focused on the contentious issues in the Report. The participants were invited from among the cross section of the Muslim community comprising Ulemas, and Mosque Trustee Board. A fruitful discussion took place among the 150 Mosque Trustees from all parts of the country. A certain consensus was reached over the differences that prevailed in the said Report. The program was organised by the Colombo District Mosque Federation President Aslam Odman, Vice President S.L.M. Ismath and As-Shiek Irfan Mubeen.

Finally All Ceylon Mosque Federation unanimously decided to support the Committee report of MMDA compiled by the Committee led by President’s Counsel Faiz Mustapha. A resolution was passed and it was decided to convey their decision to the Ministry of Justice.

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.