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All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) (in (タミル語: அகில இலங்கை ஜம்இய்யதுல் உலமா) ) is the apex religious body of Islamic Theologians that provides religious and community leadership to the Sri Lankan Muslim Community who are 9.6% of the total population of the country. This institution was established in the early part of the 20th century (in 1924) and has progressed with struggles and careful strides to the expectation of the Sri Lankan Muslim community for a century. It was incorporated by the Act No. 51 of 2000 of the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. As it were, ACJU, the institution that has been striving for the last 8 decades for the Muslim community’s spiritual and temporal advancement, has established 25 districts and 102 divisional branches; and enrolled over 5000 theologians as its members, most of whom are holders of doctorates, special degrees, master's degree or 1st degrees. ==Primary Goals== The word ulama is derived from the word 'Aalim', which means a learned person or 'Scholar'. In the Islamic way of life, AAalims are not confined to a Masjid or a seat of learning. Islam gives guidance on all aspects of life; and AAalims are living examples of this. Therefore, they take the lead to create good citizens; regardless of community affiliations. The formation of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama nearly a century ago, and the continued operation of it, is based on these very same values. The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) - the apex body of Islamic Scholars in Sri Lanka – was founded in the pre-independence era, in the year 1924. The need for a body of Islamic scholars in countries where Muslims were a minority was felt very strongly in that time, since proper guidance was most needed in such places. The establishment of the ACJU was preceded by the setting up of a similar body in South Africa in 1923, and was followed by the setting up of the institution in India, in the year 1926. The ACJU predates the establishment of the Muslim World League by over three decades; reestablishing the fact that the presence of the ACJU in Sri Lanka from times past was more in line with local requirements and as an aspect of harmonious coexistence; not as part of a larger global agenda as some may try to allude. Over 90% of the scholars in the ACJU are homegrown, gaining their knowledge in Sri Lanka itself; a country that played host to Arab nations since long before the advent of Islam. Presently, the ACJU has matured into an organization that prioritizes the promotion of cooperation and coordination among communities, and focuses on Social Service at a national scale. While indeed being the leadership body for the country's Muslims, the ACJU embraces the need for peace and harmony; modeling itself after Singapore's globally acclaimed Harmony Centers, and its efforts to engender a greater understanding of Islam and Muslims amongst the multi-racial population of Singapore. In line with its values, the ACJU avoids all involvement in active politics on principle; its role in the political structure is that of a thought leader in policy construction and a source of guidance, especially in times of crisis. Primary Goals : *Promoting and preserving the concept of “Dheenul Islam”. *Maintaining and promoting tranquility among Muslims, especially among the theologians. *Enhancing the economic, cultural, educational and social welfare of the Muslim community. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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