Higher Education

Comparative Religion

Fostering co-existence, understanding, and effective Da'wah.

Created by Al Usthad M.I.M Hanifa (Bahji), this unit aims to create co-existence between people of all religions by addressing questions and facing challenges that arise in spreading Islam worldwide.

With a focus on the Sinhala language, we aim to effectively communicate and enlighten the majority community in Sri Lanka about Islam.

1-Year Intensive Syllabus

Q1

First 3 Months

  • Sinhala reading & writing focus
  • History of Sinhala language
  • Arabic & English languages
  • Islamic books research
  • Sinhala literature
  • Computer skills
Q2

Second 3 Months

  • Advanced Sinhala Grammar
  • Islamic way of thinking
  • Asrarul fiqh & Usool ud da'wah
  • Comparative texts (Buddhism, Christianity)
  • Translating Quran to Sinhala
  • Memorizing Sinhala translations
  • Riad-us-Saliheen reading sessions
Q3

Third 3 Months

  • Hinduism (books, audios, and videos)
  • Mukaranathul adyaan & Mukaranathul abkar
  • Practical training on Da'wah to non-Muslims
Q4

Final 3 Months

  • Professional workshops
  • Submission of year-end final assignments

Course Progress

In recent years, many Ulamas have successfully completed this course and received honors. Our college continues to create reputable, well-qualified teachers ready to serve and communicate across language and cultural barriers.