Islamic Minister meets local Islamic scholars

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Zahir Ali has met with local religious scholars.

The meeting took place last Saturday night at Islamic Center hall.

Dr. Zahir was joined in the meeting by Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Musab Abdulla as well as other high-ranking ministry officials.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Zahir expressed his commitment to religious scholars. He said the ministry’s priory is to strengthen Islamic affairs in Maldives with the counsel of local scholars.

“Islamic Ministry will always stand by scholars. Our most important goal is to strengthen Islamic affairs in the country with the advice and instructions of religious scholars,” said Dr. Zahir.

Dr. Zahir also pledged the support and assistance of Ministry of Islamic Affairs in resolving all issues faced by religious scholars.

The religious scholars who attended the meeting exchanged ideas on strengthening Islamic affairs in Maldives with the minister.

A large number of religious scholars attended the meeting, which marked the new Islamic Minister’s first meeting with local scholars.