3. The general objects of the Corporation shall be-
| (a) to aim at developing a generation of men worthy of the highest traditions of Islam and capable of the highest deeds to serve their country in every branch of modern life; |
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| (b) to spread the virtues of Islam and its culture; |
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| (c) to bring about an Islamic synthesis of the culture of the East and the West by accepting what is good in them; |
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| (d) to promote the cause of education generally and of adult education in particular; |
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| (e) to render assistance to all Young Men's Muslim Associations in Ceylon in all matters of common interest; |
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| (f) to arrange inter-Young Men's Muslim Association debates, oratorical contests, games and other activities; |
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| (g) to maintain contacts with similar institutions in Ceylon and abroad, inter alia, by subscribing to magazines and periodicals, inviting delegates to participate in annual conferences and. arranging lectures and discourses by prominent personalities; |
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| (h) to collect and disseminate all such information that may be considered useful for all Young Men's Muslim Associations in Ceylon, and to advise such Associations in implementing the recommendations and proposals that may be contained in such information; |
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| (i) to arrange annual conferences to be held in Colombo or in rotation in other parts in Ceylon, where delegates may discuss matters of common interest, exchange views and establish contacts with each other; |
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| (j) to foster inter-communal amity; |
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| (k) to arrange sports meets, picnics, camps and educational tours in Ceylon and abroad; |
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| (l) to publish an annual journal of the Conference; |
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| (m) to initiate, assist, co-ordinate and conduct youth activities; |
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| (n) to disseminate information and exchange ideas regularly for the benefit of the general membership; and |
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| (o) to take all other steps that are necessary and desirable for the promotion of the above mentioned aims and objects. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts