Islamism practiced for centuries has to be preserved: Ali Sabry

By Yohan Perera 

The traditional brand of Islamism which has been practiced by Muslims in Sri Lanka for centuries has to be preserved while the religion should not be practiced according to the likes of one group, Minister of Justice Ali Sabry said yesterday.

Mr Sabry came out with this remark while speaking to media after participating in a religious ceremony to mark the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammad at Dawatagaha Mosque last afternoon. 

“Unity among Muslims in Sri Lanka should also be preserved just like preserving unity among various religious and ethnic groups,” he added.

• Unity among Muslims in Sri Lanka should also be preserved just like preserving unity among various religious and ethnic groups