File photo dated August 13, 2010 shows people praying at the Thoiba Mosque in capital Male during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. HAVEERU FILE PHOTO
MALE, September 17 (HNS) – President’s Office has gazetted the controversial Religious Unity Regulation, declaring it an offence to preach a religion except Islam in the Maldives.
The 12-clause regulation makes it mandatory for preachers of Islam, both locals and foreigners, to have a first degree in a field of Islamic education from a ministry-approved college, university or centre.
A list of 36 worldwide institutes recognised by the ministry has been published in the gazette. The Maldives National University and local colleges and institutes are not included in the list.
The Islamic ministry is authorised under the regulation to license experienced persons who do not possess the educational qualification required. Read the rest on:
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