RUZAIK FAROO
COLOMBO — Reacting to some social media reports, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced here that it possesses all the necessary deeds and legal documents relating to the mosque and its properties in Maligawatta, and that these documents will be submitted before the courts as and when required.
Speaking at a media briefing held at the mosque premises recently, Board Member Colombo Grand Mosque, Attorney-at-Law Rushdi Habeeb, said the mosque would present its legal documentation in court and would not disclose them to private individuals.
He also refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the Colombo Grand Mosque does not have valid deeds or the necessary documents for its properties, including those at the Maligawatta Burial Ground premises. He described such claims as misleading and urged the public not to be misled by false information. He emphasized that social media should be used responsibly and not as a tool to mislead the public.
Rushdi Habeeb further noted that the Colombo Grand Mosque is under an Act of Parliament and is the second-oldest mosque in Sri Lanka.
The mosque’s management also stated that legal action has been initiated against several tenants occupying mosque-owned properties in Maligawatta for failing to pay their monthly rent regularly.
The Board of Trustees appealed to the public not to place their trust in inaccurate information circulated on social media.
President of the Colombo Grand Mosque Thahir Razeen and other members of the mosque’s management were also present at the media briefing.
