Islamic ministry scraps special prayer for president’s safety
“Protect and save our ruler, our people, and our country from the evil plots of schemers, acts of terrorism, the deceit of deceitful, and the envy of the envious,” reads the prayer. Worshippers and Imams at some mosques as well as prominent religious scholars have objected to the mandatory prayer, contending that it is a bid’ah (heretical innovation).
04 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The Islamic ministry has instructed mosques to stop reciting a special prayer for President Abdulla Yameen’s safety after opposition from island councils and Imams.
The ministry had ordered mosques across the country last week to recite the prayer after the five daily prayers for a month following an unexplained blast on the president’s speedboat on Monday.
“Protect and save our ruler, our people, and our country from the evil plots of schemers, acts of terrorism, the deceit of the deceitful, and the envy of the envious,” reads the prayer.
According to local media reports, worshippers and Imams at some mosques as well as prominent religious scholars have objected to the mandatory prayer, contending that it is a bid’ah (heretical innovation). Several mosques in Fuvahmulah and Addu City have reportedly refused to recite the prayer.
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