Services

1.1 Eligibility :

• The mosque should have been established before a minimum period of six months
• Mosque Trustees should take necessary action to register all the mosques under the section No 10(1), 10 (2) of Wakf Act

1.2 Method of submitting application:-

1.2.1 Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs
  180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,Colombo 10.
• Official Website : muslimaffairs.gov.lk

1.2.3 Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

1.2.4 Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• Fee – Rs. 20/=

1.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs
  180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,
  Colombo 10.
• Submit directly by hand at the Department

1.2.2 Payment for application:-

• No Charges

1.3 Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

Ordinary Service                    Priority Service

Registration of Mosques         02 months                               01 month

Appointing Trustees             01 month                                15 days

1.4 Necessary Supporting documents

I. Documents for Mosque Registration

• Main application for registration (‘A’ Form)
• Certified copy of the title deed
• Title Deed/Pedigree/Extract
• If a government land, an approved letter from the Divisional Secretary
• Certified Copy of the Plan of the Land
• Prior approval obtained from the government authorities to build the Mosque/Copy of the Approved Building map
• If the land belongs to the trust, a recommendation letter of the Trustee board of mosque/Zaviya/Thakkiya should be submitted.
• If there is any special statement of the person who wakf the mosque, related document should be submitted.
• Constitution of the Mosque (Click here for a Sample Constitution)
• List of Fixed assets which belongs to the Mosque
• Annual Accounts statement of the mosque since established year (Click here to obtain the Accounts Submission form)
• No Objection letter from the closest Jumma Mosque to register the Mosque.
• A Letter of the Grama Niladari attested by the Divisional Secretary regarding the mosque registration.
• Inventory List
• Minimum 05 photographs of the Mosque
• Copies of the Electricity and Water bills (If available only)

II. Documents of Trustees Appointment

• Name List of Jamath members (Gents only) above 18 years old (Name, Address and NIC No. should be included)
• Meeting Minutes of the meetings held for appointing new Trustees.
• Attendance List - Name list along with signatures of the persons in jamath who participated in the above meeting.
• Declaration Form
• Petition Form
• Affidavit
• Certificate on residence and character issued by the Grama Niladhari
• Police Clearance Report about the Trustees
• Affidavit certified by an Attorney-at-Law that the particular Mosque and its Trustees are not involved with any organization banned by the government of Sri Lanka.
• A cheque/money order worth of Rs.20.00, drawn under the name of Muslim charities Fund
• A photo copy of all the above original documents should be submitted along with the originals.

1.5 Staff Officers in charge of the Service

1.6          Application Form (Visit Downloads )

2.1      Eligibility :

• Should not be less than 06 months since established
• Tha land should have a legal owner and it should be wakfed
• It should be conucted in a permanent building
• There should have a related syllabus

2.2      Method of submitting application:-

2.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

2.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

2.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

2.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges

2.2.5. Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

2.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

Ordinary Service                   Priority Service

Registration of Arabic Colleges                02 months                               01 month

2.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Main application for registration
• Affidavit
• Statement of Trustee Board
• Certified copy of the title deed
• Copy of the plan
• Copies of the documents which gives the recommendation of Provincial Council for the land where the Arabic college is situated

• The letter issued by Divisional Secretary through Grama seva niladhari of the area where the Arabic college is situated
• Recommendation letter of trustee board
• Syllabus as at present (separate syllabus for each class)
• Copy of the approved constitution
• Current time table of the Arabic college for all subjects

• List of the preists (moulavi) who have obtained the Moulavi Degree from this Arabic College. (Name, Address, Year, Number of Certifiacat
• Details of the students who have passed out Al Aalim Primary/Final/G.C.E. O/L/ G.C.E. A/L in this |Arabic College.
• Accounts Report of the College since the commencement of the College.
• Name and Adresses of thee Sponsers/Donors of college and Members of College Committee

• List of documents and furniture which are being used at present
• Activities which are recently took place.
• List of the participants who took part in meeting held for selecting the administrative officers of the college. (with their signatures)
• Disciplinary manual of the college for the Teachers and the Students
• Snaps of the Front view, Classrooms, Toilets, Bathrooms and Hostels etc should be submitted with the rubber stamp placed behind the snaps

2.5      Staff Officers in-charge of the Service

2.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

3.1      Eligibility :

• Should be registered under the central federation of Ahadiyya (Dhaham) Schools

3.2      Method of submitting application:-

3.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

2.3.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

3.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

3.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges 

3.2.5. Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

• Through Central Federation of Ahadiyya Schools

3.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service) 

Ordinary Service

• Registration of Ahadiyya School 01 month

3.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Main application for registration
• The letter issued by Divisional Secretary through Grama seva niladhari of the area where the Arabic college is situated
• Recommendation letter of trustee board and district Jammiyathul Ulama Council
• Syllabus as at present (separate syllabus for each class)
• Certified copy of the title deed
• Name and Adresses of thee Sponsers/Donors of college and Members of College Committee

• Snaps of the Front view, Classrooms, Toilets, Bathrooms and Hostels etc should be submitted with the rubber stamp placed behind the snaps
• Statement of Trustee Board
• Copy of the plan
• Copies of the documents which gives the recommendation of Provincial Council for the land where the Ahadiyya School is situated
• Copy of the approved constitution

• Current time table of the Ahadiyya School for all subjects
• Details of the students who have passed out Al Aalim Primary/Final/G.C.E. O/L/ G.C.E. A/L in Ahadiyya School.
• Accounts Report of the College since the commencement of the College.
• List of documents and furniture which are being used at present

• Activities which are recently took place.
• List of the participants who took part in meeting held for selecting the administrative officers of the college. (with their signatures)
• Disciplinary manual of the college for the Teachers and the Students

3.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

3.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

4.1      Eligibility :

• Should not be less than 06 months since established
• Tha land should have a legal owner and it should be wakfed
• It should be conducted in a permanent building
• There should be a related syllabus

4.2      Method of submitting application:-

4.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

4.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

4.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

4.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges 

4.2.5. Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

4.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

Ordinary Service                   Priority Service

Registration of Hiflul Quran Madrasa      02 months                               01 month

4.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Main application for registration
• Affidavit
• Statement of Trustee Board
• Certified copy of the title deed
• Copy of the plan
• Copies of the documents which gives the recommendation of Provincial Council for the land where the Arabic college is situated

• The letter issued by Divisional Secretary through Grama seva niladhari of the area where the Arabic college is situated
• Recommendation letter of trustee board
• Syllabus as at present (separate syllabus for each class)
• Copy of the approved constitution
• Current time table of the Arabic college for all subjects

• List of the preists (moulavi) who have obtained the Moulavi Degree from this Arabic College. (Name, Address, Year, Number of Certifiacat
• Details of the students who have passed out Al Aalim Primary/Final/G.C.E. O/L/ G.C.E. A/L in this |Arabic College.
• Accounts Report of the College since the commencement of the College.
• Name and Adresses of thee Sponsers/Donors of college and Members of College Committee

• List of documents and furniture which are being used at present
• Activities which are recently took place.
• List of the participants who took part in meeting held for selecting the administrative officers of the college. (with their signatures)
• Disciplinary manual of the college for the Teachers and the Students
• Snaps of the Front view, Classrooms, Toilets, Bathrooms and Hostels etc should be submitted with the rubber stamp placed behind the snaps

4.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

4.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

5.1      Eligibility :

• Should be registered as a business institution under the Department of Registrar of Companies

5.2      Method of submitting application:-

5.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Development/Cultural Officers who are attached to the Divisional and District Secretariats

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

5.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

5.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

5.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges 

5.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

5.3      Period taken to provide the Service

One Month

5.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Certificate obtained after the registration under Company Registrar.
• The last three (03) Bank Statements of the Company.
• Certificate obtained from the Tourist Board
• Proof of Experience in the business trade

5.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

5.6        Application Form (Visit Downloads )

6.1      Eligibility :

• Should be registered as a business institution under the Department of Registrar of Companies

6.2      Method of submitting application:-

6.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Development/Cultural Officers who are attached to the Divisional and District Secretariats

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

6.2.2  Payment for application:-

• Registration Fee =  25,000/-

6.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

6.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges 

6.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

6.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

Ordinary Service                  

Registration of Islamic Association          02 months

6.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Certificate obtained after the registration under Company Registrar.
• The last three (03) Bank Statements of the Company.
• Certificate obtained from the Tourist Board
• Proof of Experience in the business trade

6.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

6.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

7.1      Eligibility :

• Should be Muslims who are eligible to perform Hajj Pilgrimage

7.2      Method of submitting application:-

7.2.1  Online Application:-

• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

7.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

7.3      Period taken to provide the Service

• All the necessary actions will be taken to send the pilgrims during the Holy month of Dul-Hajj to perform  Hajj pilgrimage.

7.4      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

9.5      Online Application

 https://muslimaffairs.gov.lk/hajj-application/

08.1      Eligibility :

• Foreign Muslim Religious leaders or priests who have migrated to religious purpose

08.2      Method of submitting application:-

08.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Development/Cultural Officers who are attached to the Divisional and District Secretariats
• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

08.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

08.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

08.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges 

  08.2.5. Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

08.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service) 

• One/Two Week(s)

08.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Properly and duly filled application
• The recommendation letter issued by the department for residential Visa
• Copy of a valid passport
• Copy of the last received visa

08.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

08.6     Application Form (Visit Downloads )

09.1      Eligibility :

• Artistst of over 60 years of age who are involved in various artistry and  having various skills

09.2      Method of submitting application:-

09.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Development/Cultural Officers who are attached to the Divisional and District Secretariats
• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

09.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

09.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

09.2.3  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges

09.2.4 Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha,

Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

09.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

• The Awrading ceremony will be organized annually in the month of December

09.4      Necessary Supporting documents

1. Documents to Prove that the age is over 60
2. Duly completed application with the certification of the Divisional Secretary

• Details of awards or certificates obtained in the field of art

1. Any other details to illustrate the experience in the relevant field

09.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

09.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

10.1      Eligibility :

• Students who are belong to the respective age categories

10.2      Method of submitting application:-

10.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Applicants should prepare an application on their own according to the advertisement which will be published in the gazette/Newspaper

10.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

10.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

10.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges

10.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Normal/Registered Post - Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs 180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10.

• Submit directly by hand at the Department

10.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

• A period of 05 months for an ordinary service

10.4      Necessary Supporting documents

1. A recommendation letter issued by the School Principal certifying the qualifications
2. A proof of age and identity (NIC/Passport/Postal ID)

10.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

10.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

11.1      Eligibility :

• Should be clever and fluent in reciting the Holy
• Should be fluent in reading the Holy Qura’n  in the method of Thajweed

11.2      Method of submitting application:-

11.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• Development/Cultural Officers who are attached to the Divisional and District Secretariats
• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

11.2.2  Payment for application:-

• No Charges

11.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

11.2.4  Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• No Charges

11.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Applicants should forward their applications to the Provincial Education Office with the certification of Principal their school as per the gazette notice/newspaper advertisement.

11.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

• A period of 05 months for Provincial level competitions
• A period of 05 months for National level competitions

11.4      Necessary Supporting documents

1. A certified letter obtained from the School Principal
2. A proof of age and identity (NIC/Passport/Postal ID)

11.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

11.6      Application Form (Visit Downloads )

12.1      Eligibility :

• Should be a Citizen of Sri Lanka
• Have obtained the certificate after completing the Moulavi Education in a registered Arabic College with the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

12.2      Method of submitting application:-

12.2.1  Places where application form could be obtained:-

• Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, 180, T.B. Jaya Mawatha, Colombo 10

• From all the Cultural Offficer s and Development Officers who are attached to the repective district/divisional secretariat
• Official Website :- www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk

12.2.2  Payment for application:-

• Free of Charge

12.2.3  Time to submit application:-

• Working hours (Weekdays) Monday to Friday 9.00A.M. to 01.00 P.M.

12.2.4 Fees paying to obtain this service:-

• Free of Charge

12.2.5 Method of submitting the application:-

• Submit directly by hand to the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, No.180, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo-10.

12.3      Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service)

• One Day

12.4      Necessary Supporting documents

• Duly filled application
• A passport size photo to be pasted on the application
• A Certified copy of National Identity Card
• A Certified copy of Moulavi Certificate awarded by a registered Arabic College at the Department of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs
• A Certified copy of Al-Aalim Certificate (If available)
• A Certified copy of Birth Certificate
• Original Character Certificate issued by Grama Niladhari
• A Character Certificate from area Mosque or passed out Arabic College
• Affidavit declaring that the applicant is not linked or affiliated with any banned organizations (The prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No.48 of 1979)

12.5      Staff Officers in charge of the Service

12.6      Criteria & Application Form (Visit Downloads )