Islamic Religious Teacher (Moulavi / Alim)

About This Role

Provides Islamic religious education, leads Friday prayers (Jumuah) at mosques, and guides Muslim community affairs. Sri Lanka's Muslim population (9.7%) is served by over 2,000 mosques. Moulavis typically trained at Darul Iftah or Darul Uloom institutions in Sri Lanka, or at institutions in India, Egypt, or Saudi Arabia. Madrasah education and Arabic language are foundational. Sri Lanka Jamiyyathul Ulama (SLJU) is the main religious authority.