Islamic Ministry

Islamic Ministry initiates probe against Dr. Iyaz for promoting FGM

June 28, 2021, 14:08

Male’, Maldives —Islamic Ministry has decided today to look into the multiple complaints raised against Islamic Scholar, Dr. Mohamed Iyaz for advocating for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The public has… Continued

Best to resume congregational prayers now: Dr Shaheem

June 27, 2021, 12:43

Malé, Maldives - Former Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has urged the authorities to resume congregational prayers in the greater Malé region today. Dr Shaheem said this in… Continued

Islamic Ministry to take action against Imams holding congregational Friday prayers

June 26, 2021, 15:13

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry of Maldives, today, stated that they will take action against any Imams registered with the ministry who lead Friday prayers in congregation. They said… Continued

Physical distancing during prayers abolished

April 2, 2021, 17:51

Malé, Maldives - Islamic Ministry of Maldives has announced that their decision to perform daily prayers with physical distancing in the Male’ area on March 1, 2021 will be abolished… Continued

Islamic Ministry releases guidelines to follow when going to mosque

February 7, 2021, 21:46

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry has released certain guidelines to be followed by all individuals when attending mosque in light of the current Covid-19 situation in Maldives. In the… Continued