Meeting and Discussion with Mufti Razavi, Chairman of the Jamiat Ulema of Sri Lanka

On Friday, (November 14,2025), after performing the Friday prayers, Mr. Kebriaei-zadeh, accompanied by Hojjat al-Islam Mr. Sedaghati, met and held discussions with Mufti Razavi, the Chairman of the Jamiat Ulema of Sri Lanka, at the Kalpitiya Mosque in Colombo.

 

This meeting, held with the aim of establishing acquaintance, fostering mutual understanding, and opening a new chapter for further cooperation, focused on the role of religion and religious scholars in the spiritual development of society and the intellectual growth of the people. Mufti Razavi emphasized that spiritual teachings should not be confined solely to mosques; rather, they must be brought into the home in order to positively influence people's lives. He also stressed the essential role of scholars in social development and various aspects of community life.

 

Mufti Razavi expressed his pleasure at the presence of the Cultural Counselor and Hojjat al-Islam Sedaghati in the Friday prayers, noting that part of his sermon that day was devoted to the role and influence of women in society, inspired by Lady Fatimah (PBUH) and other influential women in Islamic history.

 

Mr. Kebriaei-zadeh praised the strong turnout of worshippers at the Friday prayers and stated that he had benefitted from the Mufti’s sermon. He added that, as noted, throughout Islamic history, scholars have been the true refuge and voice of the people—serving not only as religious guides and promoters of Islamic ethics and values, but also as active participants in all dimensions of social life, working toward the development of a society advanced both spiritually and materially.

He concluded by expressing hope that Muslim brothers will remain attentive to each other’s conditions and that such meetings and interactions will continue and expand in the future.