Ministry Of Islamic Affairs


Apostasy, foreign fighters and religious freedom in the Maldives: a policy paper
The Islamic affairs ministry has published a paper about issues related to religious freedom, mocking religion, going to war in the name of religion, committing murder and acts of war in the name of religion.
15 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Apostates, jihadists and extremists face tough new punishments
The policy paper, published by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, seeks to address issues around apostasy, extremism and freedom of speech in a religious context.
11 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Islamic ministry raises concern over religious divisions
23 May 2015, 2:12 PM
Ministry of Islamic Affairs opens bidding process for Hajj agencies
27 Jan 2015, 3:17 PM
Controversial Dutch convert to give religious lecture in the Maldives
04 Jan 2015, 4:19 PM
Saudi delegation visit Maldives to assess investment opportunities
24 Dec 2014, 5:33 PM
Islamic affairs minister calls for the preservation of independence on National Day
23 Dec 2014, 12:07 PM
Islamic Ministry to provide financial aid to private Quran classes
10 Jul 2014, 9:55 PM
‘Halal certificates’ awarded to three companies
20 Apr 2014, 3:37 PM
Islamic Minister states MVR 35 million deposited in the Hajj Corporation to date
12 Mar 2014, 5:19 PM
Saudi organisation to spend MVR 1.6 million to spread Quranic teachings in Maldives
27 Jan 2014, 2:57 PM
MATATO complains tourism not included in Islamic Ministry’s blessings during Friday prayer
30 May 2013, 6:57 PM
Chief of Defence Force warns of increasing risk of terrorist attacks, youth enrolling in terror training camps
22 May 2013, 7:16 PM
US calls for Maldives to address rights abuses, lift restrictions on religious freedom
21 May 2013, 8:24 PM
Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Palestinian Embassy announce Masjid Al-Aqsa conference
08 Apr 2013, 2:24 PM
Rising extremism could threaten Maldives’ tourism industry: report
05 Apr 2013, 1:53 PM
Court released child sex abuse suspect to house arrest in victim’s home
07 Feb 2013, 7:05 PM
Capital Market Authority and Islamic Ministry unite to promote Islamic finance
31 Oct 2012, 5:02 PM
Islamic Ministry denies religious pressure on murdered Afrasheem, while police seek foreign help with case
07 Oct 2012, 8:35 PM
Minister of Islamic Affairs calls for “restraint” over anti-Islamic film
19 Sep 2012, 4:49 PM