Islamic Ministry

Islamic Minister bites his tongue when questioned about prostitution!

February 13, 2023, 12:33

Malé, Maldives - Islamic Minister Dr Ahmed Zahir has remained silent when asked about the issue of prostitution in Maldives. The opposition PPM MP Ahmed Shiyam asked three questions during… Continued

Non-muslims to be informed of prohibition from openly expressing religious beliefs

November 13, 2022, 13:45

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs last week asked foreigners to be informed that slogans of other religions cannot be expressed in Maldives. The ministry sent a circular to… Continued

Mufti Menk to lead this coming Friday Prayer

October 19, 2022, 13:28

Malé, Maldives - It has been announced that Mufti Dr Ismail Menk will be delivering the sermon and leading the Friday Prayers at the Grand Friday Mosque, the Islamic Center… Continued

JUST IN: Man wearing IS shirt arrested at King Salman Mosque

July 1, 2022, 13:58

Malé, Maldives - Local news "Dhauru" reports that a man wearing a black t-shirt with the Islamic State (IS) logo has interrupted the Friday prayers at King Salman Mosque in… Continued

Maldives celebrates Fitr Eid tomorrow

May 1, 2022, 12:49

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Saturday declared tomorrow, 2 May 2022, as the Eid al-Fitr this year. While Eid is determined by the sighting of the… Continued

Itikaf arrangements made in 14 mosques: Islamic Ministry

April 21, 2022, 19:25

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Ismalic Affairs on Thursday announced that 14 mosques in the greater Malé area are equipped for itikaf while 28 are scheduled to conduct night prayers… Continued

Islamic Ministry announces free Quran classes to be held in Malé mosques

April 3, 2022, 10:42

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Sunday announced the commencement of Quran classes to be held at mosques in Malé. The classes are to be held at 11… Continued

Islamic Ministry files police case for playing Christian religious song at public event

December 5, 2021, 19:44

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Maldives, today filed a police case against Clique College for playing Christian songs at a public event. At a kids sports festival held… Continued

ISPs ordered to shutdown content promoting religions other than Islam within 72hrs

November 30, 2021, 16:48

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday gave 72 hours to the Maldives Police Service to shutdown all internet mediums used to promote religions other than Islamic… Continued

Islamic Ministry bans minors from leading congregational prayers

July 28, 2021, 14:55

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry on Wednesday, has banned minors to lead congregational prayers, even if it is for educational purposes. Islamic Minister Dr. Ahmed Zahir said giving information… Continued