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Introduction:
The Island of Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean with a surface area of 25000 square miles with a total population of around 18 million. Of which Muslims number around 1.5 million. The entire country is divided into 24 districts for administrative purposes. Ampara district is the only district in the Island where Muslims form the majority community. NEARLY QUARTER OF THE ENTIRE MUSLIM POPULATION OF THE COUNTRY IS CONCENTRATED IN THIS DISTRICT.

Socio economic considerations:
Majority of the Muslim population of this district is poor. They engage in fishing and paddy cultivation for a living. Since this district is located almost 350 kms from the main city of Colombo
where almost all the welfare organizations are situated hardly any aid or welfare facility reach this part of the country.

Religious consideration:
Islam is the dominant religion in this region. Unfortunately the so called Muslims do not follow the true principles of Islam. They have their own tharikas and different schools of thought different
from the accepted Schools of thought (Madhabs). Most of the youths lead lives contrary to the true teachings of Islam.