scholarly journals Autocratization, Buddhist nationalist extremism and the Muslim minority in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 298-309
Author(s):  
Farah Mihlar
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Muslim Minority

Political Profile of the Muslim Minority of Sri Lanka

1979 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urmila Phadnis
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Muslim Minority

scholarly journals Muslim Minority in Post-war Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Aluthgama and Digana Violences

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Mohamed Anifa Mohamed Fowsar ◽  
Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Rameez ◽  
Aboobacker Rameez
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Economic Competition ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Muslim Minority ◽  
The Government ◽  
Post War

Sri Lanka saw an unprecedented degree of anti-Muslim sentiment followed by violence perpetrated by certain extremist elements in recent years. This article primarily examines the implications of anti-Muslim violence that occurred from Aluthgama to Digana and the causes behind the violence. The article shows that anti-Muslim sentiment is manifested in several dimensions: campaigns against Halal, Muslim attire, cattle slaughter, and attacks on mosques and Muslim-owned businesses. This manifestation has resulted in violence against Muslims, causing massive damages to their properties. The study argues that fear of growing Muslim population, economic competition with Muslims, Mahavamsa mentality, and exceptionalism to Buddhist clergies, fear of Islam, and formation of ethnic-based political parties are the causes of anti-Muslim sentiment which later culminated in the form of violence. Therefore, the government needs to enforce law and order equally on all citizens and ensure a policy of multiculturalism and tolerance is strictly maintained.

Bangladesh will press Myanmar on Rohingya crisis

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
General Election ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Security Risks ◽  
Humanitarian Crisis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Muslim Minority

Subject Bangladesh's handling of the Rohingya crisis. Significance With more than 1 million Rohingya refugees taking shelter in makeshift camps, Bangladesh faces a protracted humanitarian crisis with associated health and security risks. Bangladesh and Myanmar have pledged to cooperate over refugee repatriation, but Dhaka is set to take a more assertive line. Impacts Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League will claim sound handling of the crisis in campaigning for the 2018 general election. Myanmar’s ties with India and Sri Lanka, where Muslim minority populations face difficulties, are likely to improve. India will increase investment in Myanmar's Rakhine State, partly to push back on rising Chinese influence in the area.

scholarly journals Freedom of belief in the light of Maqasid al-shariah: Special reference to Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 04002
Author(s):  
Najimudeen Mohamed Rishard ◽  
Mohamed Mohideen Nayeem ◽  
Muhaimin Sulam
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Muslim Minority ◽  
Freedom Of Belief ◽  
Universal Values ◽  
Muslim Majority

Concept of maqasid al-shariah (purposes of Shariah) is being re-interpreted in order to confront modern challenges and questions. This research analyses how the predominant segment of maqasid al-shariah, Protection of Religion, has been interpreted by modern scholars in a conflicting terminology as ‘freedom of belief’ and how they discuss the misapprehended texts which relate to the topic. Research focuses on applying the modern concept of freedom of belief which is one of the universal values, into Muslim majority countries as well as Sri Lanka where Muslims are a minority. A Special consideration has been specified on freedom of belief in Sri Lanka’s constitution and its implementation. Qualitative data, mostly secondary data, has been used in this study. Data were collected from literary books, journal articles and internet sources. This research finds out that Sri Lanka in particular, a number of Muslim minority countries in general are healthier than several Muslim majority countries, especially Middle East countries, in practicing freedom of belief.

Abstract #604: Detection of Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Anthropometric Measures in Adults Living in an Urban Setting in Sri Lanka

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 114-115
Author(s):  
Kavinga Gunawardane ◽  
Noel Somasundaram ◽  
Neil Thalagala ◽  
Pubudu Chulasiri ◽  
Sudath Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Anthropometric Measures

Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation in Sri Lanka

Crisis ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudath Samaraweera ◽  
Athula Sumathipala ◽  
Sisira Siribaddana ◽  
S. Sivayogan ◽  
Dinesh Bhugra
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
General Population ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
National Average ◽  
The West ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
The World

Background: Suicidal ideation can often lead to suicide attempts and completed suicide. Studies have shown that Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world but so far no studies have looked at prevalence of suicidal ideation in a general population in Sri Lanka. Aims: We wanted to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation by randomly selecting six Divisional Secretariats (Dss) out of 17 in one district. This district is known to have higher than national average rates of suicide. Methods: 808 participants were interviewed using Sinhala versions of GHQ-30 and Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation. Of these, 387 (48%) were males, and 421 (52%) were female. Results: On Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideation, 29 individuals (4%) had active suicidal ideation and 23 (3%) had passive suicidal ideation. The active suicidal ideators were young, physically ill and had higher levels of helplessness and hopelessness. Conclusions: The prevalence of suicidal ideation in Sri Lanka is lower than reported from the West and yet suicide rates are higher. Further work must explore cultural and religious factors.

Suicide on the Indian Subcontinent

Crisis ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murad M. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Formidable Challenge ◽  
Causative Factors

Summary: The Indian subcontinent comprises eight countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives) and a collective population of more than 1.3 billion people. 10% of the world's suicides (more than 100,000 people) take place in just three of these countries, viz. India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. There is very little information on suicides from the other four countries. Some differences from suicides in Western countries include the high use of organophosphate insecticides, larger numbers of married women, fewer elderly subjects, and interpersonal relationship problems and life events as important causative factors. There is need for more and better information regarding suicide in the countries of the Indian subcontinent. In particular, studies must address culture-specific risk factors associated with suicide in these countries. The prevention of this important public health problem in an area of the world with myriad socio-economic problems, meager resources, and stigmatization of mental illness poses a formidable challenge to mental health professionals, policy makers, and governments of these countries.

Sri Lanka: Political violence and ethnic conflict.

1998 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 771-777 ◽  
Author(s):  
John D. Rogers ◽  
Jonathan Spencer ◽  
Jayadeva Uyangoda
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Ethnic Conflict
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