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ALL CEYLON JAMIYYATHUL ULAMA
((ncorporated by Act of Parlament No.:51 of 2000)
QSOS MAIO BSQTIG 60S | Badeonhu wrirsa OPairsct som / COUNCIL OF MUSLIM THEOLOGIANS
01.09.2019
IMPORTANT MESSAGE WITH REGARD TO FACE COVER OF MUSLIM WOMEN
Asslalamu Alaikum Warahmathullahi Wabarakathuhu,
Wearing a dress code of one’s own choice is one of the fundamental human rights of
every male and female on earth. The constitution of this country enshrines these rights,
very clearly.
Followed by the deplorable incident of 21* of April, an unusual situation prevailed in the
country and the emergency law was imposed by the Government. Followed by this, a
temporary ban of facial cover or nigab was too imposed during the time of the emergency
law. Though, the emergency law was lifted on the 23" of August, a Special Gazette has
been issued enabling the deployment of armed forces to maintain public order in the
country. Ever since the incident, it seems that the fear psychosis among the people is still
not completely detached
In this current situation, there seems to be possibilities that the Muslim women who attire
the face cover publicly, may face inconveniences. So, at this uncertain political situation,
it is our responsibility to ensure all possible means to avoid paving the way to racial
elements.
The ACJU requests especially the Muslim women to avoid possible inconveniences that
may be caused by attiring the face cover in the public and to act in a responsible and
serious manner considering the present situation. The ACJU strongly believes that our
own etiquette and responsible behavior among the various communities would
definitely help us to protect our own rights and privileges.
The ACJU also believes that the religious freedom, rights and privileges within our
cultural diversity enjoyed by the Muslims of Sri Lanka throughout the history should still
be preserved and protected.
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Ash-Shaikh H. Omardeen
Secretary - Propagation Division
All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama
Head Office:
# 281, Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
(T) +94 117'490 490 (F) +94 112.435 859 (W) www.acju.lk (E) info@acju.lk