Active cooperation among all sector stakeholders is essential to the success of Islamic da’wah in the Maldives, Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed emphasised today.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Annual Meeting of Islamic NGOs 2026, Dr Shaheem stated that joint, unified efforts are vital to overcome the growing challenges facing modern da’wah initiatives. He called on non-governmental organisations to pool resources and leverage complementary strengths to advance shared goals.
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Reflecting on institutional efforts over the past two to three years, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bolstering civil society partners. He revealed that approximately MVR 1.2 million has been allocated over the past two years to equip and resource religious organisations, including support for establishing specialised Islamic studios and purchasing instructional tools for Qur’an classes.
Dr Shaheem added that the Ministry is currently developing long-term, sustainable financial mechanisms designed to assist top-performing organisations in maintaining and scaling their religious programs independently.
This year’s annual conference brought together representatives from 53 Islamic and religious non-governmental organisations operating across the country.
Framed around the theme “Islamic Da’wah in the 21st Century,” the meeting focuses on modern approaches, opportunities, and challenges in advancing Islamic outreach.
I was pleased to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Organizations working in the Islamic field.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs organizes this annual meeting with the aim of strengthening cooperation, communication, and relations between the… pic.twitter.com/SpLqw08gWc— Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed (@Mohamedshaheem1) September 26, 2026
