AumsA- 8th Anniversary

A Journey with CHALLENGES and ACHIEVEMENTS

8 YEARS
Journey of AumsA Sri Lanka
In 2002, few Muslim students with Islamic patriotism and Social thinking from the Sri
Lankan universities gathered in University of Colombo, Faculty of Management Premises,
after seriously realizing the need of ONE UNIQUE MUSLIM STUDENTS’ VOICE towards
the betterment of the Muslim Community.

Then the students who gathered in University of Colombo, Faculty of Management premises,
spread this call to the other faculties of University of Colombo, and united them also under
that objective. Next, that call united the students around Colombo and who were studying in
Ragama Premises of University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa, University of
Jayewardenepura and Unani Medical Faculty Premises of University of Colombo.

Then these students spread it to all the Universities and united all the Muslim Students under
one umbrella by networking all the Muslim Students in all the Universities and Higher
Educational Institutions in Sri Lanka, towards uplifting of our Muslim Community.
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As a result, AumsA (All-University Muslim Students’ Association) was formed on 26
October, 2002, creating a land mark in the history of Muslim Community. It functioned
under the MOTO of “RISE THROUGH WISDOM “

From that date AumsA grew slowly and steadily and had a challenging, and exciting, but a
successful journey as a student’s organization. Now it comprises more than 6000 members
representing 13 UNIVERSITIES & 12 HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. These
members are UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATES, POST GRADUATES AND DIPLOMATS
of the above mentioned places.

Today, while AumsA is celebrating its 8th Anniversary, it should be mentioned that AumsA
has reached this position, thanks to all mighty Allah, by some unmatchable sacrifices of many
individuals under many tough circumstances and by the support of many well wishers in Sri
Lanka and abroad. Following are some of the activities and achievements of AumsA Sri
Lanka in past 8 years as a students’ organization.

VISION: A supportive environment in which student community enjoys their

educational and cultural rights.

MISSION: Engage in constructive and beneficial relationships in academic, cultural,

economic and intellectual capacities with universities and educational
institutions of Sri Lanka

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 Action against the Cruel Attacks on Eastern Province Muslims

The initial activity of AumsA was started after the continuous attacks and
violence against Muslim community. AumsA raised the voice against those
cruel attacks.
Therefore AumsA organized a special meeting at Islamic Center, Maligawatte.
In addition issued a leaflet called “THIYAAHA THIRUNAALIN KANNEER
PRARATHANAI “ in all the mosques in those regions on the day of Hajj
Festival to make awareness about those incidents.
Also distributed large amount of leaflets among people, while conducting a
poster campaign.
It should be reminded that all the cost for the campaign was spent by the
founder members who were university students at that time.

 Action after the Tsunami devastation.

In 2004, after the Tsunami devastation in Sri Lanka, AumsA sent its members
to the affected areas and involved in humanitarian activities done in those
areas for the betterment of the victims. In these process AumsA Joined the
hands with many other Islamic organizations. In Addition AumsA did the
Volunteer work in those areas collaborating with all the Islamic organizations
working in Sri Lanka.

 Action to give the Suitable Position for Muslims in PTOMS

When Muslims were not given the right place in PTOMS by both the parties,
AumsA raised the voice to give the suitable position. Therefore AumsA
conducted a huge campaign rally called “JULY MAKKAL ELUCHCHI
PORATTAM” on July 1, 2005 in Oluwil University premises of Eastern
University with the participation of more than 4000 People who comprised
general public from east and students from all the universities. It was covered
by all the media stations.

 Transferring 26 Medical Students from University of Jaffna to other

Universities.
In 2005 January, Where few medical Students were sent to Jaffna University,
AumsA continuously fought against it and gave pressure to responsible
organizations and individuals to do a university transfer.
In addition AumsA filed a case in the high court and won it successfully. Then
AumsA ended with transferring 26 students from University of Jaffna to other
universities.

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The prominent thing about it is that 4 non Muslim medical students also
were benefited from the effort done by AumsA.
Then AumsA organized classes to cover the missed syllabus of those medical
students. It was done by senior medical students.
Also AumsA arranged accommodation for those students in Colombo by
taking a separate building to rent.

 Action on Muthur Attack.

When Muthur was attacked during the war period, AumsA raised the voice to
both the parties to go for a cease fire until the civil people are shifted to a safe
place. Therefore AumsA organized a HUGE PROTEST regarding that matter
in front of University of Colombo.
AumsA conducted a complete DATA COLLECTION of all migrated people of
Muthur regarding this problem collaborating with MUSLIM INFORMATION
CENTRE (MIC) and gave that information to government and other NGOs to
carry on the further activities.
After the rehabilitation of Muthur people AumsA played a massive role in
uplifting the education of the students from those areas. Especially the
students were not mentally and physically ready for the G.C.E O/L and
planning to drop the exam. Therefore AumsA gave the mental support for the
students by doing different programs as well as AumsA conducted 108
SEMINARS with the help of DISCOVER ISLAM-BAHRAIN, HELPING
HANDS, and CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES (CIS) with the cost more
than 1.3 MILLION in areas Kandalai, Kinniya, and Muthur etc. Finally ended
with successful and increased O/L results.
Soon after this incident our volunteer members engaged in relief work for
Internally Dispersed People (IDP), collaborating with ALL CEYLON
JAMMIYYATHUL ULAMA (ACJU), MFCD, MUSLIM AID-UK,
JAMIYYATHUSH SHABAB and MUSLIM INFORMATION CENTRE (MIC)

 Action for the Palestine Liberation

AumsA raised the voice for the Palestine liberation campaign by collaborating
with the INTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION (Anthar Wishwa
Vidyala Shishya Bala Mandalaya ).
So arranged a WALK Kollupitiya to The American Embassy and continued a
protest in front of it and finally handed over a PETITION
AumsA initiated a Banner signing Campaign against Israeli attacks in
Palestine in Fort railway station and Dewatagaha mosque.
AumsA has collaborated with the Palestine federation of Sri Lanka and played
a major role in collection and distribution of RELIEF AIDS.

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 Action on Kashmir Liberation Issue

AumsA has raised the voice against the embracing situation of Kashmir
Liberation Therefore AumsA has contributed in various activities and public
speeches regarding it in KASHMIR DAY.

 Action to Unite The Muslim Community

AumsA has thoroughly called attention of all the Muslim parties and Muslim
Members of the parliament to unite towards the betterment of our community.
Therefore AumsA has sent letters to all of them regarding this matter.

 Action on Ban of Subh Azaan

AumsA raised the voice against the ban of Subh Azaan. Therefore contacted
responsible persons in our community to solve it.

 Action to form A Muslim Intellectual Forum

AumsA has made efforts to and reached a certain distance in forming a
Muslim Intellectual Forum by combining University Students and Intellectuals
from various fields.

 Establishing Students Libraries in Universities

AumsA is on the progress of establishing separated students libraries in all the
Universities which also contains Islamic books. Already AumsA has
established Model Student libraries in University of Rajarata, Faculty of
Medicine of Eastern University collaboration with relevant Muslim Majlis.

 Co-Ordination of Universities
AumsA has shown keen attention on the issues in all the universities and made
official visits to the Universities and involved in helping them and in co-
ordination of activities.

 Support for Souvenirs of Universities

AumsA has provided, support for the Souvenirs published by the university
majlises by facilitating and recommending for economical support as well as
other supports

 Scholarships
AumsA has been facilitating scholarships for needy students’ island while
covering all the universities and academic institutions in a loyal way.

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 Free Medical Camps

AumsA is a pioneer in conducting medical camps with the contribution of
medical students and experienced doctors of AumsA.

 Free “Khathna” Projects

Also AumsA has conducted more than 4000 “Khathna” projects in rural
areas in Sri Lanka through Muslimath. This is also with the help of medical
students and experienced doctors of AumsA.

 Intensive Coaching Seminars

Meanwhile AumsA has conducted more than 700 Intensive coaching
seminars island wide for G.C.E O/L and A/L from the beginning and still
continuing it successfully. It is mainly aimed at increasing the university
entrance of Muslim students. These seminars are conducted with the
Volunteer service of Graduates and Undergraduates. Also financial assistance
is provided by SRI LANKA MAJLIS-QATAR and Local Well Wishers.

 Model School Projects

AumsA has given a remarkable contribution to the results of some schools by
selecting as model schools and totally guiding the O/L students continuously
till the examination by being there with the students. Unbelievable results
were obtained after those projects in Thottawaththa-Panandura, Hassan
Kuddose Vidyalaya-Puttalam and Malwana School. Meanwhile AumsA
has involved in different individual class programs for students in several
areas.

 Leadership Programs
As AumsA being the apex of all universities and academic institutions, has
conducted many Leadership programs for the Muslim Majlis members and
other students to enhance their leaderships skills. In addition AumsA has
conducted guidance programs to newly entering fresher’s to the universities to
show a correct path for them inside the university system.

 Career Guidance Programs

AumsA has worked a lot in guiding the young generation to show the right
path in their career therefore AumsA has conducted several career guidance
programs for School leavers.

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 Ifthar Programs And Religious Programs

AumsA has conducted several Ifthar programs within the University holy
month of Ramadan, collaborating with other organizations. Also AumsA has
arranged some religious programs within the universities in Ramadan.

 Building AumsA Head Office

AumsA has gained a good position as a student’s organization in Sri Lanka by
opening an office with all facilities of technology and assets for office
activities, programs and meetings. It is situated in 1/2/1, Princes Gate,
Colombo 12.

 AumsA Website
AumsA also has shown keen attention in conveying message in all the media.
Therefore AumsA has launched an official website www.aumsasl.org.
Meanwhile AumsA is maintaining a facebook group to update instantly.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/AumsA-Media-
Unit/157988904241451?v=wall

 Free Publishing of Knowledge.

AumsA is publishing all the copies of the materials of the programs and
seminars after finishing it (Exam papers, educational stuff) for available for
free through AumsA media unit account in SCRIBD website. The main aim is
to share knowledge for free for any one and for those who did not participate
in those programs.

 Relationship With Others

IN PAST 8 YEARS, AUMSA HAS MAINTAINED A HEALTHY
RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS IN SRILANKA,
NON GOVERMANTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATIONS. MEANWHILE AUMSA HAS PLAYED A VITAL ROLE OF
NETWORKING MANY OF THESE TO SOCIAL PROJECTS.

 POLITICAL STAND of AumsA

IN PAST 8 YEARS, AUMSA ALWAYS HAS ACTED AS A NUTRAL
ORGANIZATION WITHOUT DIRECTLY SUPPORTING OR GOING AGAINST
ANY POLITICAL OR OTHER SPECIFIC ORGANIZATION FOR PRIVATE
REASONS, BUT ENGAGED IN SERVING THE COUNTRY WHILE
PROMOTING UNITY AMONG ALL RACES.

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FINALLY,

It should be mentioned that AumsA has archived all of these by the economical and
intellectual support of entirely dedicated founder members, and other members,
Also AumsA strongly believe that we have to achieve a lot in this journey.

So we hope to build and strengthen our network beyond this level. Therefore we
expect the ideas, suggestions, and active contribution of all of you to practically
implement our plans.

For More details

AumsA Sri Lanka

ALL-UNIVERSITY MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

1/2/1Princes Gate, Colombo 12,

Sri Lanka

071 4812058
aumsasl@gmail.com,
aumsa.media@gmail.com,

http://www.aumsasl.org

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