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Title: | Problems faced by Muslim converts in Sri Lanka: a study based on Anuradhapura district |
Authors: | Razick, Ahamed Sarjoon Mohamed Fowsar, Mohamed Anifa Rushana, Ameer |
Keywords: | Anuradhapura District Muslim Converts Islam Non-Muslims |
Issue Date: | 17-Aug-2020 |
Publisher: | Canadian Center of Science and Education |
Citation: | Journal of Politics and Law, 13(3); 10-16 |
Series/Report no.: | 13;3 |
Abstract: | Muslim converts are living with several problems after the conversion, and they are disowned and separated by their original relatives. Muslims by birth call Muslim converts as 'Moula-Islam' which is keeping off them as a different segment. The aim of this research is, therefore, to identify the problems faced by Muslim converts in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. This is an empirical study with the applications of qualitative and quantitative data. The study adopted the questionnaire survey and in-depth interview techniques to collect primary data and randomly selected sixty-five samples out of three hundred sixty-five Muslim coverts living in Anuradhapura district. The significant finding of the study reveals that Muslim converts are facing several socioeconomic problems including the separation from family and relatives, the language problem, financial issues, the disparity in the aspect of marriage and the occurrence of divorces among married couples. The study further highlights difficulties faced by Muslim converts in terms of Islamic knowledge, learning Al-Quran, adopting Muslim cultural identity. Muslim converts are the most vulnerable people in the Muslim community, and they do not receive financial help, including Zakat from traditional Muslims. Hence, this study argues that current problems faced by Muslim converts should be addressed meaningfully and the Muslim community and voluntary organizations should take corrective measures to improve the life of Muslim converts in the Sri Lankan context. |
URI: | http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5012 |
ISSN: | 1913-9047 1913-9055 |
Appears in Collections: | Research Articles |
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