Saudi Arabian NGO begins workshop for Maldives Imams
The six day workshop, led by the Muslim World League, aims to address contentious religious and teach participants how to interpret the Quran. Sessions on Islamic culture will also be held.
09 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
The ministry of Islamic affairs and a Saudi Arabian NGO has launched today a six-day workshop for some 60 Maldivian Imams and religious scholars to address contentious religious issues.
The six day workshop, led by the Muslim World League, will also hold sessions on interpreting the Quran, Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic culture.
Inaugurating the workshop, Islamic Minister Dr Ahmed Ziyad Bagir thanked Saudi Arabia and announced plans to introduce degree and diploma programs for Imams.
The Muslim World League, or Rabita al-Alam al-Islami, opened an office in the Maldives in July 2013. The office is located in the Islamic Ministry.
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