Language issues in Sri Lanka: an analysis from linguistic and Islamic perspectives

Abdul Rauff, Mohamed Mahsoom and Mohamed Mahroof, Ali Abdullah and Abd Rahman, Akmal Khuzairy (2025) Language issues in Sri Lanka: an analysis from linguistic and Islamic perspectives. AL-AFKAR:Journal for Islamic Studies, 8 (1). pp. 490-502. ISSN 2614 4883 E-ISSN 2614 4905

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Abstract

The study aims to analyze linguistic issues through the linguistic and Sharia aspect in a pluralistic environment, based on the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka. The study stressed that the multilingual Sri Lankan environment necessitates the dignity, freedom, equality and identity that the United Nations has nominated for the preservation of human rights and which itself has been affirmed by the lofty guidelines of Islamic legislation for building a nation with united individuals and a strong foundation. In addition, achieving this potentialdepends on cultural awareness and general understanding on the part of citizens, which results in obtaining convincing solutions to many conflicts that arise from linguistic issues. Perhaps this study helps decision-makers and social activists to recognize linguistic and cultural versatility and consider it while addressing linguistic issues in a context in which languages and races are diverse.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Language, Pluralism, Linguistics, Islam, Minority
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Depositing User:	Dr Akmal Khuzairy Abd Rahman
Date Deposited:	25 Dec 2025 21:38
Last Modified:	25 Dec 2025 21:38
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q970
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125918

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