Abstract
Muslim converts are living with several problems after the conversion, and they are disowned and separated by their original relatives. Muslims by birth call Muslim converts as 'Moula-Islam' which is keeping off them as a different segment. The aim of this research is, therefore, to identify the problems faced by Muslim converts in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. This is an empirical study with the applications of qualitative and quantitative data. The study adopted the questionnaire survey and in-depth interview techniques to collect primary data and randomly selected sixty-five samples out of three hundred sixty-five Muslim coverts living in Anuradhapura district. The significant finding of the study reveals that Muslim converts are facing several socioeconomic problems including the separation from family and relatives, the language problem, financial issues, the disparity in the aspect of marriage and the occurrence of divorces among married couples. The study further highlights difficulties faced by Muslim converts in terms of Islamic knowledge, learning Al-Quran, adopting Muslim cultural identity. Muslim converts are the most vulnerable people in the Muslim community, and they do not receive financial help, including Zakat from traditional Muslims. Hence, this study argues that current problems faced by Muslim converts should be addressed meaningfully and the Muslim community and voluntary organizations should take corrective measures to improve the life of Muslim converts in the Sri Lankan context.
Highlights
World society is pluralistic, and people with different cultures and religions live in every part of the world
This section analyzes qualitative and quantitative data collected from interviews and questionnaires, and it discusses socioeconomic and religious problems faced by Muslim converts in Anuradhapura district under the following subtitles
It is noteworthy to mention that non-Muslims are turning to Islam for several reasons, including their own will, other than Islamic religious teaching and propaganda
Summary
World society is pluralistic, and people with different cultures and religions live in every part of the world. Most of the states have accommodated religious and linguistic freedoms of religious communities. Muslims are globally living in the way of either majority or minority, and they enjoy certain religious rights and freedom in those countries. They are fighting against the imperialistic forces to defend their existence in various countries. Most of the contemporary Islamic movements want to establish a Caliphate rule to address the issues faced by the global Muslim community. Some other so-called Islamic organizations under the veil of Islam are posing disputes in various parts of the world
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