ACJU Newsletter Vol.02 | Issue No.074

ACJU Online Newsletter: Vol. 2 Issue No. 074
29th Muharram 1443 / 8th September 2021

Let us support those who are facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Currently, the Covid-19 disease is rapidly spreading throughout the country. People living in several areas have been affected due to this pandemic in various ways. Some have been hospitalized for medical treatment. And some have been instructed to be in self-quarantine in their respective residences.

Islamic teachings on social life guides us to maintain close ties with the society and encourages us to engage in social welfare efforts and to identify and help those in need in the society. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “He who meets the need of a brother, Allah would meet big needs, and he who relieved a Muslim from hardship Allah would relieve him from the hardships to which he would be put on the Day of Resurrection.” (Sahih Muslim)

The ACJU kindly appeals to generously support those who are in need, due to this critical situation, in possible means.

It is noteworthy that in the past, many well-wishers extended their valuable assistance through Divisional Relief Coordinating Centers (DRCC) which were functioning under the guidance of the ACJU Divisional Branches, through Masjids based relief efforts and through individual means. The ACJU urges to resume these noble efforts and especially to support those who have been afflicted with this disease and are in dire need.

The ACJU also urges the ACJU Divisional Branches, Masjid Federations and well-wishers to initiate necessary efforts to arrange PCR and Antigen Tests for those who bear symptoms of Covid-19, with the collaboration of respective local medical professionals.

Due to the increase of those infected with this virus, we kindly requests the public to collaborate with the local Health authorities and identify and propose suitable locations to setup temporary Covid-19 treatment centers within their respective areas.

Furthermore, those who do not have sufficient space at their residences in order to stay in self quarantine and may risk exposure of the infection to the other family members, require to be supported. Such persons should be identified and appropriate arrangements should be made with the consultation of the local Health authorities.

It has been reported that many Ustads, Imams, Muazzins and Staff members of Arabic Colleges and Masjids have not received their monthly remuneration. ACJU appeals those responsible to attend this matter positively and to arrange the respective payments urgently. Furthermore, the ACJU kindly requests the employers to remunerate their respective employees, timely and appropriately.

May Almighty Allah accept all our efforts. May He Bless our lives and have Mercy upon us in both Worlds!

Ash Shaikh M. Arkam Nooramith
General Secretary - ACJU
English | Sinhala | Tamil

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2021.08.10. ACJU Message on the Hijri New Year 1443 - English | Sinhala | Tamil

2021.08.25. Efforts of ACJU Seeking Justice for Victims of the Easter Attacks - English | Sinhala | Tamil / Tamil Video

2021.08.25. Condolence Message of ACJU on the demise of Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera - English | Sinhala | Tamil

2021.09.01. Updating information of the ACJU Members in order to organize recognition and empowerment programs for Member Ulama - English | Tamil

2021.09.02. Refrain from hoarding essential goods and make them available for the public - English | Sinhala | Tamil

2021.09.04. Regarding the inhuman attack which occurred in Auckland, New Zealand - English | Sinhala | Tamil

2021.09.06. Guidance to those who are healthy to come forward and donate blood, considering the current situation in the country - English | Sinhala | Tamil

Proceedings of the ACJU Secretariat

-Discussion was held with the secretary of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Father Subasingha, on expressing our solidarity with them in seeking justice for ESA victims and explaining our efforts in this regard at Archbishop's House on 20th of August.

Proceedings of ACJU Propagation Division

-'COVID19 Guidance Program' was conducted via ZOOM with the participation of ACJU Executive Committee Members and ACJU District/Division Branch Office Bearers on 5th of August.

-Special guidance program was held on Thasua/Ashura and current issues in the country via ZOOM with the participation of ACJU Executive Committee Members and ACJU District/Division Branch Office Bearers, Important Social Leaders and Masjid Trustees on 17th of August.

Organized meetings with important Muslim social leaders and conducted awareness programs for:
-Kurunegala District ACJU Branch Ulama, Masjid trustees and other social leaders on 14th of August.
-Colombo District ACJU Branch Ulama, Masjid trustees and other social leaders on 19th of August.
-Mannar, Mullathivu and Vavuniya District ACJU Branch Ulama, Masjid trustees and other social leaders on 26th of August.
-Colombo District Islamic scholars on 27th of August.
-Kaluthara District ACJU Branch Ulama, Masjid trustees and other social leaders on 28th of August.

Proceedings of ACJU Division for Youth Affairs

-Held introduction programs on activities of ACJU Youth Affairs Division for the Nuwaraeliya Masjid Trustees on 16th of August and Colombo district Youth Committee on 28th of August.

-Conducted 4 sessions of Life Coaching Workshop for 108 participants from Nuwareliya, Ambalanwatta, Kahawatta, Pelmadulla and Matara Divisions via ZOOM on 23rd, 29th and 31st of August.

-Held a discussion with Kandy district Executive Committee members regarding the 'Life Coaching Workshop' on 29th of August.

Proceedings of
ACJU Education Division

-Held a discussion with Education Division Committee Members and University Lecturers on developing the ACJU Education Division activities on 20th of August. Tamil

-Held a discussion with teachers to collect current updates of their functions and to provide guidance on 23rd of August.

ACJU Division for Branch Affairs held a meeting with Anuradapura District and Divisional Branch members regarding branch selection works via ZOOM on 5th of August.

ACJU held 3 meetings regarding Muslim Dhahampasal working committee action plan on 3rd, 18th and 31st of August.

ACJU Fatwa Division organized a meeting between Islamic book importers and representatives of ACJU including President Ash Shaikh Mufti Rizwe and General Secretary Ash Shaikh Arkam Nooramith regarding guidance on importing Islamic books and Al Quran Tharjama at ACJU head office on 11th of August.

Under the project engaging with 'Important Social Leaders' ACJU Council for Coordination and Cooperation (CCC) held a meeting between Ven. Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya and ACJU Executive Committee members at Kalapaluwawa Raja Maha Viharaya, Rajagiriya on 11th of August. Sinhala | Tamil

ACJU Women Affairs Division held Committee Members meetings to discuss on developing the ACJU Women Affairs Division activities on 21st and 27th of August.