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Imam of China's largest mosque killed in Xinjiang

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Chinese soldiers march in front of the Id Kah Mosque, China's largest, on 31 July 2014 in Kashgar, China Mr Tahir's death in front of the Id Kah mosque came after clashes in Yarkant county, which is in the same prefecture

The imam of China's largest mosque - in the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang - has been killed in what appears to be a targeted assassination.

Jume Tahir, 74, was reportedly stabbed after he led early morning prayers at the Id Kah mosque on Wednesday.

His killing came two days after dozens of people were reportedly killed or injured in clashes with police in Yarkant county, in the same prefecture.

The reasons for his death remain unclear.

But the BBC's Damian Grammaticas in Beijing says Mr Tahir, who was from Xinjiang's mainly Muslim Uighur ethnic minority, was a vocal and public supporter of Chinese policies in the region.

Radio Free Asia quoted an unnamed shopowner near Id Kah as saying he saw a body lying in a pool of blood front of the mosque in the morning and police clearing a huge crowd that had gathered. He was told the body was that of Mr Tahir.

A hasty burial was conducted by the late afternoon and the funeral procession was heavily guarded by military and police, according to The Los Angeles Times .

Shortly after his death, police sealed off roads in and out of Kashgar and cut internet and text messaging links to other parts of China. Those restrictions have since been lifted.

Mr Tahir was appointed imam of the 600-year-old mosque by China's ruling Communist Party.

Some say he was deeply unpopular among many Uighurs who disliked the fact that he praised Communist Party policies while preaching in his mosque.

He had also echoed the official government line that blamed the rising level of violence in Xinjiang on Uighur separatists and extremists, says our correspondent.

The 600-year-old mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks in Kashgar city
Chinese soldiers march past near the Id Kah Mosque, China's largest, on 31 July 2014 in Kashgar, ChinaGroups of soldiers have also been patrolling the streets of Kashgar

On Monday, a knife-wielding gang attacked a police station and government offices triggering clashes that killed "dozens" of Uighur and Han Chinese civilians, according to state media outlet Xinhua.

But activists disputed this account and said that local Uighurs were protesting against a Chinese crackdown on the observance of Ramadan, which ended on Monday.

Reports surfaced earlier this month that some government departments in Xinjiang were banning Muslim staff from fasting during Ramadan, and several university students told the BBC that they were being forced to have meals with professors.

There has been an upsurge in Xinjiang-linked violence that authorities have attributed to Uighur separatists.

In May at least 31 people were killed when two cars crashed through an Urumqi market and explosives were thrown. In March, a mass stabbing at Kunming railway station killed 29 people.

In response Chinese authorities have launched a year-long security campaign which includes increased police and troop presence in key cities and towns in Xinjiang. Scores of people have been arrested, and some sentenced to lengthy jail terms or death.

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Recipe for a Successful Marriage

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Recipe for a Successful Marriage

“Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a comfort to our eyes, and give us the grace to lead those who are conscious of You” (Furqaan 74).

Question: Every human being by nature has an instinct to dispute. This instinct becomes more manifest between the husband and wife, thus leading to marital disputes. How can this instinct be controlled?

Answer: Consider the following ten points to control the instinct of dispute and maintain a happy marriage.

1. Fear Allah: It was the noble practice of Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam to conscientise the spouses about the fear for Allah before performing a Nikah by reciting the verses (Nisa v14, Ahzab v69, Aali-Imraan v101) from the Quraan. All the verses are common in the message of Taqwa (fear of Allah). The spouses will be first committed to Allah before being committed to their partner. There can be no doubt in the success of a marriage governed by the fear of Allah.

2. Never be angry at the same time: Anger is the root cause for all marital disputes. One Sahabi came to Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam and sought some advice. Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam replied, control your anger. The same advice was rendered three times. (Mishkaat pg.433; HM Saeed)

3. If one has to win an argument, let it be the other: Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Whoever discards an argument despite being correct shall earn a palace in the centre of Jannah. (Ibid pg.412)

4. Never shout at each other unless the house is on fire: Luqman (Alaihis Salaam) while offering advice to his son said: ” and lower your voice for verily the most disliked voice is that of a donkey”. (Surah Luqman v19)

5. If you have to criticize, do it lovingly: Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam said, ‘A Mu’ min is a mirror for a Mu’min.’ (Abu Dawud vol.2 pg.325; Imdadiyah) Advise with dignity and silently.

6. Never bring up mistakes of the past: Nabi Muhammad salallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Whoever conceals the faults of others, Allah shall conceal his faults on the day of Qiyaamah.” (Mishkaat pg.429; HM Saeed)

7. Neglect the whole world rather than your marriage partner: Nabi Muhammad salallahu alayhi wasallam confirmed the advice of Salman to Abu-Darda (Radiayallaahu Anhu) for neglecting his wife. “Verily there is a right of your wife over you.” (Nasai Hadith2391)

8. Never sleep with an argument unsettled: Abu Bakr radiallahu anhu resolved his dispute with his wife over-feeding the guests before going to bed. (Bukhari Hadith 602)

9. At least, once everyday, express your gratitude to your partner:Nabi Muhammad salallahu alayhi wasallam said, ‘Whoever does not show gratitude to the people has not shown gratitude to Allah.’ (Abu Dawud pg.662; Karachi)

10. When you have done something wrong, be ready to admit it and ask for forgiveness: Nabi Muhammad salallahu alayhi wasallam said, ‘All the sons of Aadam commit error, and the best of those who err are those who seek forgiveness.’ (Tirmidhi Hadith 2499)

by Mufti Ebrahim Desai

 

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Ravana Balaya places more demands

The Ravana Balaya has presented five demands to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana today with regard to the upliftment of Buddhism in the country. The demands were handed over when around 25 monks of the Ravana Balaya organization visited the Ministry. Speaking to The Nation General Secretary of Ravana Balaya Ven Ittekande Saddhatissa thera said they had to resort to visiting the Ministry again as they were given false promises during earlier visits which the Ministry had not followed through. According to the Thera the organization has been promised a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and Religious affairs, Dr.D.M.Jayaratne within two weeks. “We need to discuss a vast number of issues with the Prime Minister,” the thera said adding that among the issues is the rise of Christian Fundamentalism in the Country and illegal conversions, request to introduce the Buddhist publication regulatory Act to stop defamatory publications regarding Buddhism, and to make the Ministry more active. The Organization had also requested that the Buddhist Affairs Commissioner consult the Mahanayaka Theras before publishing circulars regarding Temples and the Sangha as well as take immediate action to legalize the new Vihara Dewalagam Act. -

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36-hour water cut in Colombo and its suburbs

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WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY 2014 15:32

A 36-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in Colombo for two days (August 2 -3) due to construction work that is being carried out at the Battaramulla-Polduwa Bridge, the National Water Supple and Drainage Board said.

The NSWDB said the construction work is being done to facilitate the connection of the new  Ambatale- Dehiwela pipeline to the Battaramulla- Polduwa main line.

The water supply will be suspended from 09.00 a.m. on Saturday until 09.00 p.m. on Sunday in the Kotte municipality including Battaramulla , Malabe, Thalangama, Koswatta, Kalapaluwawa, Halbarawa, Talawathugoda, Hokandara, Jayawadanagama suburbs  area, Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa and Kesbewa Municipal area.

Among other areas that would be affected by the water-cut are Colombo 5, Railway Avenue junction to Kirulapana Junction main road, areas along the High-level Road, Kirulapana to Borella on the Baseline Road as well as the vicinities of Kynsey Road, Cotta Road and Castle Street.

The Water Board also informed that Colombo 06 will be subject to a low pressure water supply. (DS)

http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/50380-36-hour-water-cut-in-colombo-and-suburbs.html


 

මුස්ලිම් පල්ලියෙන් රෝහලට තෑගි

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2014 ජූලි මස 30 18:33:32 | . , රෝවන් පෙරේරා, හිරාන් ප්‍රියංකර ජයසිංහ, එච් චන්දන

ශ්‍රී ලංකා ජමාතී ස්ලාම් ශිෂ්‍ය සංවිධානය පුත්තලම මූලික රෝහලේ වෛද්‍යවරුන්ට කාර්ය මණ්ඩලයට මෙන්ම රෝගීන්හට රාමසාන් අවුරුදු තෑගි බෙදා දුන්නේය.

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