Buddhist-Muslim religious co-existence in Sri Lanka - a historical analysis

Mohamed Razak, Fatima Afra and Ushama, Thameem (2022) Buddhist-Muslim religious co-existence in Sri Lanka - a historical analysis. Al-Itqan: Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, 6 (1). pp. 87-109. E-ISSN 2600-8432

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Abstract

Sri Lanka is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and, multicultural country. The Sinhalese people constitute the majority ethnic group of Sri Lanka, while Hindus, Muslims, and Christians are the minorities, respectively. Many historical records have proven that the Muslims in Sri Lanka had a long history of peaceful co-existence with other ethnic groups, especially with Sinhala-Buddhists. However, after the end of the civil war in 2009, the hostility against Muslims has increased in various forms. Therefore, sustainable religious co-existence has become a challenge in a multi-religious society like Sri Lanka. This study examines both the historical and current views on the Buddhist-Muslim relationship to enlighten the community about both communities' interactions. This study used a qualitative approach alongside secondary data collected from research articles, dissertations, books, newspaper articles, websites, activity reports, and publications.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sinhala-Buddhist, Multi-religious society, Religious-Coexistence, Sri Lanka
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Prof.Dr Thameem Ushama
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2022 14:35
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2022 14:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/101555

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