New Initiatives Aimed at Promoting Quran Learning in Maldives
The country’s President Mohamed Muizzu announced the new initiatives while speaking at the closing ceremony of the 36th National Quran Competition.
He expressed his joy at seeing the development of skill in reciting the Quran in the country.
He highlighted that his administrations core priority is towards promoting Islam and its principles, and to spread knowledge of the Quran.
Muizzu stated that his administration would provide additional facilities and training to those becoming Hafiz (a person who has memorized the Quran). Special incentives will be introduced to encourage more persons to attain the rank of Hafiz, including doubling the allowance they receive at present.
He also announced that free Quran classes will be commenced across the country.
The president went on to assure that the government would allocate land for the reconstruction of the National Center for the Holy Quran.
He added that the government aims to develop two additional Waqf facilities, 'Daarul Salam' and 'Daarul Arqam' to help fund the promotion of spreading knowledge of the Quran.
Muizzu spoke of how traditionally Maldivians had always given precedence to introducing the study of Quran to children at a young age, later sending them to 'Edhuruge' or a Quran teacher to develop their skills, and completing the Quran at least once before a certain age is reached.
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He opined that studying the Quran would present a solution to all the behavioral issues currently faced in the country. He advised that the people should return to the book and abide by the divine instructions included therein.
Source: edition.mv
