Just thought of adding my bit to the public debate on this ‘hot’ topic...By the way, I have nothing to say to the secularists and those against the Shariah out there...No body with even a little bit of knowledge on Islamic Shariah will deny that the whole purpose of the Shariah is to bring justice and harmony to the people. Islam preaches justice and at the same time, compassion, and Allah Read Full Story
The bill on the establishment of the Maldivian State University is now at the ‘Committee stage’ after being unanimously accepted at the Majlis last week. I just wanted to express very briefly, my views on this bill and how the MPs addressed the bill as a whole. I would also like to mention that these views are not just mine, but of several Maldivians, who have tried in vain to get this very Read Full Story
As an ordinary Maldivian I would like to sincerely plea to President Nasheed to take all measures to prevent the spread of the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicants in our country.If the President does otherwise, he would be just following the footsteps of his predecessor in intoxicating further our youth!The overwhelming majority of Maldivians are Muslims and we do not need 'windows' to Read Full Story
Actually I do not have much time to write in length about this very important issue that has become ever more relevant to our people. However I just thought to highlight this issue on the statehood of Israel, since President Nasheed has said, on his return from the UN trip, that the problems regarding Israel are “political issues between Arabs and Israel”.Just wanted to pinpoint that Israel, when Read Full Story
Isn't it shameful that the MPs, who are being given so much of our money every month whilst 40% of the population lives below poverty line, are totally irresponsible and show total indifference to the national priorities of the people whom they are representing? It seems that out of all the crucial and urgent issues that our country faces and need to be urgently addressed, the top most priority Read Full Story
I would like to wish all believing Maldivians a happy and blessed month of Ramadan. May Allah Almighty give us the ability to observe fasting the way our Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) taught us, so that we attain 'Taqwa'.Let's welcome the holy month of Ramadan with happiness and peace and make the best use of this opportunity to purify our souls! Read Full Story
Just thought of highlighing the event being organised by J-Salaf for 8-9th August at Alimas Carnival, with world renowned Western, English-speaking Islamic scholar Dr Bilal Philips, who is scehduled to give a series of talks. I hope the opportunity will be used well in addressing critical religious issues the Maldives is facing, such as that of religious extremism and anti-religious "groups" or " Read Full Story
Just thought of sharing the unique speech President Barack Hussein Obama gave today in Cairo, Egypt.And yes, it is in deed very relevant to us... Read Full Story
The Maldives is about to achieve an important milestone in its road to meaningful democracy and good governance. The first every multiparty parliamentary elections is due to take part on 9th of this month. An election that could potentially change the Maldives, forever - for good or for worse…As I understand, there are heated debates going on regarding which candidates should win the 77 seats, Read Full Story
A friend of mine happened to show me this video (see below) on Youtube last night...Looks like it was a conceptual plan former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made up to 'sell' to the people at one of the elections, but somehow did not go ahead with doing so. It looks like the plan fell apart at an initial stage due to whatever reason.There are a huge number of talking points regarding this Read Full Story
