Sorcery And Black Magic
Calls to remove Maldives president over sorcery allegations
The allegations include the killing of animals and the uprooting of trees.
16 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Adeeb revives long-standing sorcery rumours about Maldives president
The killing of crocodiles and chickens were said to be involved.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Exorcism’ sparks noise pollution complaints in Kulhudhuffushi
An exorcism technique believed to counter sorcery is being played through loudspeakers.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Cursed’ coconut removed from Maldives cemetery
The coconut was reported to have writing and strange markings on it.
27 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Elderly woman arrested on suspicion of practicing sorcery
“Some islanders had lodged complaints with the police over the course of several days about the Gemanafushi woman practicing sorcery and threatening to use sorcery,” the police said.
29 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Islamic ministry orders TV station to stop programme on sorcery
In a letter sent to Sangu TV, the ministry noted that the Fiqh academy had issued a fatwa advising the media not to broadcast programmes that encourage the practice of sorcery as it a grave sin prohibited in Islam. The academy had warned that such programmes could “lead the public astray from the clear path of Islam.”
16 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM