Scholar urges Sri Lankan expats to stay calm over racial tensions back home
Riyadh: Md Rasooldeen pledged that all Sri Lankans will be treated equally without any discrimination,” he said. “We should have faith in the country's leaders, who will look after all communities without any prejudice,” he noted.
He said ACJU had a roundtable discussion with all Muslim leaders irrespective of political affiliation and decided to form an action group under the leadership of Fowzie. “We have also formed a legal committee to look into the legal aspects of the whole case,” he said.
Mufthie stressed that Islam believes in one Ummah and Muslims are bound by the principles of Islam as enunciated in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.
Mufthie also addressed the youths at a special lecture held yesterday at the auditorium of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth in Riyadh. The huge turnout of parents and children at the iexcel book launch organized by Students India at Golden Tulip Hotel here was really impressive as it highlighted the fact most Indian expatriates give priority to the education and personality development of their children than anything else.
Dr. Khaled Bahaziq, a Saudi psychologist and family consultant, was the keynote speaker. He involved the audience in his presentation on how to achieve personal success. Bahaziq asked students and other participants questions to elaborate on his points.
“What must be done when you set out for a journey?” he asked a woman participant. “We should have a destination and make necessary preparations to make the journey successful,” she answered, underlining his point that students should set their goals and work hard to achieve them.
He asked a 15-year-old girl what she would like to achieve when she reaches the age of 30. That question not only inspired children but also parents on the need to set goals in their lives. “Great people aim to achieve great goals,” Bahaziq added.
"If we just dream about great things without doing nothing to realize them we'll not get anywhere," he told the gathering. He also advised elders to continue their studies to achieve greater progress in their lives, pointing out that he was preparing for his third PHD.
International Indian School Principal Syed Masood Ahmed unveiled the iexcel book by giving a copy to IISJ head boy Wasim Latheef. Masood urged students to work for social development when they reach higher positions after education.
“There are a lot of good talents hiding in our children. The book aims at developing these skills by giving them necessary guidance and inspiration,” said Rahmathunnisa, a schoolteacher and chief editor of the informative book in English.
“The book contains a lot of guidelines to enhance the creativity and good qualities of children. It will have a big impact on their future lives,” said Najmuddin, a Students India official.
Students India has gained wide popularity among students in the