There is simply no reason why religions other than Islam are legalized in Maldives and that every effort will be made to protect the country’s Islamic identity and unity, Islamic Affairs Minister Abdul Majeed Bari has said.
Minister Abdul Majeed made the statement briefing the media on the work accomplished by his ministry at press room Fansavees / Dharubaaruge on Monday.
Briefing the media Sheikh Abdul Majeed revealed US Ambassador to Maldives Robert Blake during his recent visit to Maldives met him and inquired on the state of religious unity in the country.
Minister Abdul Majeed informed that he told US Ambassador Blake that there is simply no reason to allow other religions in the country as Maldives was a very unique country where all citizens are Muslims. He further said he told the Ambassador that the present status quo can only be changed by the People’s Majlis and that he believed Majlis will not want to give such an opportunity.
Islamic minister further revealed that Ambassador Blake pledged assistance to develop human resources to further advance religious activities.
Minister further revealed that religious freedom is usually practiced in countries where the citizens practice a many religions but as country, Maldives people follow Islam and all its citizens are Muslims and as such a freedom must not be allowed.
He said foreigners may practice there religions in the privacy of their rooms but that practices should not be carried out in public places.
Minister Abdul Majeed made the statement briefing the media on the work accomplished by his ministry at press room Fansavees / Dharubaaruge on Monday.
Briefing the media Sheikh Abdul Majeed revealed US Ambassador to Maldives Robert Blake during his recent visit to Maldives met him and inquired on the state of religious unity in the country.
Minister Abdul Majeed informed that he told US Ambassador Blake that there is simply no reason to allow other religions in the country as Maldives was a very unique country where all citizens are Muslims. He further said he told the Ambassador that the present status quo can only be changed by the People’s Majlis and that he believed Majlis will not want to give such an opportunity.
Islamic minister further revealed that Ambassador Blake pledged assistance to develop human resources to further advance religious activities.
Minister further revealed that religious freedom is usually practiced in countries where the citizens practice a many religions but as country, Maldives people follow Islam and all its citizens are Muslims and as such a freedom must not be allowed.
He said foreigners may practice there religions in the privacy of their rooms but that practices should not be carried out in public places.
Source: Miadhu News
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