Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report

Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.

Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report

The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.

Religion takes centre stage in Maldives election

Hardliners support the incumbent while the religious conservative party backs the opposition.

Religious scholar sex assault trial starts

The preliminary hearing involving Sheikh Mohamed Shafiu was closed to the media and public to protect the rights of the underage student, who accused the former university lecturer of sexual assault.

Politics of radicalisation: how the Maldives is failing to stem violent extremism

Azim Zahir explores the array of factors that fuel radicalisation in the Maldives; “block thinking” that does not bother to understand complexities; government’s trivialising of the issue; instrumentalisation of religion by all political parties; and the “Islamisation” of gangs.

New penal code will ‘bury’ Islamic sharia

President makes creative arts optional after pressure from religious conservatives

Maldives’ peacekeeping troops to be deployed over next two years

Innamaadhoo island council asks Islamic Ministry to take action against Sheikh Shameem

‘Help Syria Through Winter’ campaign raises over MVR600k

Comment: Democracy derailed

Jamiyyathul Salaf ask PPM and JP not to use its religious sermon except for religious purposes

Religious NGO Salaf to hold children’s evening

Salaf rejects President’s invitation to “peacefully resolve” rising religious tension

Islamic Ministry condemns MPs for allowing UN Human Rights Commissioner to address parliament

Salaf sends letter to UN, calls for action against Pillay

Taxing property is “haram” in Islam, claims Salaf NGO

Comment: Salaf or democracy

Comment: Democratic openings and Islamic nahda

Comment: Osama’s ideology thrives despite his death