Ismail Mohamed Didi, the 25 year-old air traffic controller who was found hanged from the control tower of Male International Airport at 4:00am on Tuesday morning in an apparent suicide, was seeking asylum in the UK for fear of persecution over his lack of religious belief.
Islamic website Raajjeislam reported yesterday that Ismail “was a person inclined to atheism” and had “declared his atheism to his friends.”
The website alleged that Ismail had refused to follow religious sermons.
“This is an issue that a Muslim government should consider,” the website said. “Because when these types of people die, they are buried in the same [cemetery] where Muslims are buried. Their funeral prayers and body washing are also conducted as for Muslims. It is questionable as to whether this is allowed according to Islam.”
Over two emails sent to an international humanitarian organisation on June 23 and 25, obtained by Minivan News, Ismail admits he is an atheist and desperately requests assistance for his asylum application, after claiming to have received several anonymous threats on June 22.
In the emails, he says he “foolishly admitted my stance on religion” to work colleagues, word of which had “spread like wildfire.”
“A lot of my close friends and girlfriend have been prohibited from seeing me by their parents. I have even received a couple of anonymous phone calls threatening violence if I do not repent and start practising Islam,” he said.
“Maldivians are proud of their religious homogeneity and I am learning the hard way that there is no place for non-Muslim Maldivians in this society.”
Ismail claimed he had been “trying for some time to seek employment abroad, but have not yet succeeded. I would already have left the country if I was sure I could meet the required burden of proof in an asylum claim.”
“I cannot bring myself to pretend to be I am something I am not, as I am a staunch believer in human rights. I am afraid for my life here and know no one inside the country who can help me.”
———- Forwarded message ———-
From: ismail mohamed <[email protected]>
Date: 25 June 2010 09:30
Subject: a plea for helpDear sir,
I’m a 25 year-old Maldivian living in Male’. I have been working as an Air Traffic Controller at Male’ International Airport for almost 7 years now.
I started becoming disenchanted with Islam around 5 years ago and am now an atheist. During my transformation, and even now, I am quite the idealist, and when i was confronted about two years back by a couple of my colleagues about my aversion from the daily practices of Islam, i somewhat foolishly admitted my stance on religion.
I had asked them to keep it a secret from the rest of our workforce at ATC, although i now realize i should have known better. It did not take long for everybody at work to find out and since then, i have faced constant harassment in my work environment.
An atheist is not a common feature at all among Maldivians and the word has spread like wildfire since then. It has now come to the point where everyone I know, including my family, have become aware of my lack of belief.
In a society that has always been proud of their religious homogeneity, you can imagine what i am being put through. I have been subjected to numerous consultations with religious scholars and even my closest friends are not allowed to see me.
My company has already begun investigating a complaint regarding me, collecting testimony from fellow workers about my apostasy.
Just 3 days ago, i received two anonymous phone calls threatening violence if i do not start openly practicing Islam.
I am at my wit’s end now. I have been trying for sometime to secure employment abroad, but have not yet succeeded.
The only other alternative i can think of is to flee the country to seek asylum elsewhere. I have already written an e-mail to your organization, and am anxiously waiting for a reply. I found your e-mail address on facebook. I am in dire need of assistance and know of no one inside the country who can guide me.
I would have already left the country if i was sure i could meet the required burden of proof in an asylum claim. I would like to know if you would be able to help me in anyway should i travel to the U.K to seek asylum and what my chances are of making a successful claim.
Thank you for your consideration
Ismail Mohamed Didi
Mohamed Ibrahim, Managing Director of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), confirmed that Ismail was the subject of an internal investigation last month regarding his professed apostasy.
“I believe his family were also concerned, and tried to give him counselling through religious leaders,” Ibrahim said.
“Management decided it was outside our mandate and referred the matter to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs – we haven’t got a reply. Professionally we took no action – he was a good worker.”
A colleague of Ismail’s told Minivan News on condition of anonymity that his colleagues had learned he was an atheist “more than a year ago”, and while they did not care whether or not he believed in God, “some became irritated at the way he openly insulted God.”
“A complaint was made to the airport company’s human resources department. Based on their report – I saw a copy of the final version a month ago – they found that although he was an atheist, he was not propagating his belief in the workplace and so no action would be taken.”
The source insisted that Ismail was never mistreated by his colleagues about his religious position, “although they were sometimes irritated by the way he addressed God. He was treated as a normal controller and suffered no discrimination,” the source said, explaining that the air traffic controllers were a close-knit bunch who “lived and played together. Everybody was crying and misses him.”
Ismail was part of a large family from the island of Thinadhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, the source explained.
“The family is very humble and religious. His mother tried sending him to religious classes and a couple of months back he said he went to see Sheikh Illyas, but just argued with him about religion and stormed out. That’s what he said – I don’t know what was said in person. But it is possible his friends may have distanced themselves.”
Minivan News was unable to confirm whether Ismail visited Sheikh Illyas prior to his death, as the Sheikh was not responding to calls. However Islamic Minister Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari said he was aware that Ismail’s parents had sought religious counselling for their son “because of some problems he was facing in his religious beliefs.”
“They asked for counselling but I think they met a scholar while they were in our office. I was not at the Ministry – this was during the period of [Cabinet’s] resignation. I heard he was not a ministry scholar – I don’t think it was Sheikh Illyas this time. I think he saw [Sheikh Hassan] Moosa Fikry,” Dr Bari said.
Sheikh Fikry, who is the Vice-President of religious NGO Jamiyyathul Salaf, was not responding to calls at time of press. Salaf’s President, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Ibrahim, also could not be contacted.
Last moments
Police Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam said Ismail’s body showed no sign of physical injuries.
“Police have taken samples for forensic investigation, we are seeking more information about him to try and determine how this happened,” Shiyam said.
Ismail’s colleague said the 25-year-old had returned from leave shortly before the day he died.
“It seemed like he came to work fully prepared to die,” he said. “Ismail normally took the 6:00am-8:00am shift, but on this day he requested the supervisor give him the 3:00am-5:00am shift.”
“During this time there are no air traffic movements and the tower can be staffed by one person, before operations begin at 5:30am. It seems he wanted the quiet time alone,” he said.
“His mother said she called him in the morning at 5:30am to tell him to pray, but there was no answer. They found his cigarette lighter on the balcony.”
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@yaamyn
here you are again. expressing all your "free thoughts". its no surprise for me!
let me just tell about the so called outspoken anti-extremist blogger, "Hilath Rasheed"
This guy ( who is ofcourse one of ur close friend) was caught with drugs!!! isn't that not enough for you to leave the guy aside.
i never thought you would ever mention his name after that.
@ Ashfaq,
thanks dear, you have tried alot to convince this guy. but i tell u something.
God helps only to those people who help themselves.
@IsmailRai on Sat, 17th Jul 2010 2:58 PM
At least you are trying to be honest and truthful. I feel sorry.
You need immediate help.
See the below links as a start:
http://www.jannah.org/qurantrans/
http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/502/viewall/
Do your research on your own. That is the best way to clear your doubts.
And still if you feel you are doubtful
Make the simple supplication, sincerely and from bottom of your heart.
"O Allah, Guide me, Guide me to the Truth"
Surely if you do that sincerely and while being alone your supplication will be answered. You will gradually come to know the truth.
This is terrible news, I feel shattered as an individual although I dont really know Didi. Its sad to see the worst continues to happen in the worst situation that this beautiful and peaceful country has ever experienced. No matter what he did, he still doesnt deserve to have died that way. Imagine how much pressure, maltreatment, harrassment and bullying would have taken for someone to commit suicide. I think its high time we need serious reform on human rights coupled with religious fundamentalism. We, the Maldives claimed its seat in United Nations human rights counsil few weeks back and I am surprised and devastated at the same time, is this what the country is entitled to do and expect with regard to safeguarding human rights and signing every god damned convention out there....=(
@x-ray on Sat, 17th Jul 2010 8:12 PM
Thanks dear, I'm only trying to do my job. It's our duty as a Muslim to spread the truth. It's instructed in the below chapter of the Glorious Quran.
Surah 103 - Al 'Asr (TIME THROUGH THE AGES) :1.By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),2.Verily Man (Human) is in loss,3. Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.
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May Allah bless us with peace and love.
Allah Knows Best
It's sad to hear this news, I can only think of two ways about this issue.
As a Muslim: He should not have been bullied to the extent that he would have commited suicide. The family and friends should have left the government to deal with the problem. Nevertheless, there is no one to blame other than himself for taking his own life. No matter how much we wish him eternal peace, he will never recieve it.
As a Maldivian: I cannot accept any religion other than Islam here in the Maldives. The minority should respect the views of the majority, and any converts should be reported and given a choice of which country they want to live in. As I say: You are free to your own choices and your beliefs, but if they contradict the belief of the majority, you still have the freedom to go where you want to practice your beliefs.
If you want to blame his death on anything, do not try and mislead people by blaming it on the beautiful religion of Islam, when it is in fact, caused by societal and cultural reasons.
how did this newspaper get all the information about him, the emails and everything.... are you supporting to him... please answer my question.. i want to know how much you know him..
This story is now published on BBC website " check DO for the link"... This kinda declaration of war on Maldivians. So sad after all I am a MDP member and I trusted Anni and these folks. Now everything is so clear about their intentions. I have been a big fool all these years..See how these people are framing our beloved country internationally..snifffffffffffffffffffff….. it is a declaration of war . They want to break and jeopardize somethings that are so dear to us.. our religion and our own unique culture .. and they want to spread hate towards islam throughout the world. These Europeans are all racists. Sadly the very people who are doing this are freely roaming in this countries soil biting us venomously to a slowly death.
So sad .. we are just fools fools fools dumb heads. All is lot ...it is inevitable we are powerless to stop this satanic invasion unless if we all unite and do something and surely Allah will help use as Almighty have saved us before.
Minivan News akee mi baavathuge Khabaru dhiraasaakuraa baeh. Mi ee minivan newsge enmme muhinmmu amaazu.
this is not a criticism, but an observation; most of these young men, extreme or otherwise in the islamic world grow up with the view islam is the best. islam sees itself as most perfect expression of god's monotheistic massage. if i were to put it in computer terms, it sees itself as god's 3.0, it seems christianity as God's 2.0, sees judaism as god's 1.0 and hindhuism as 0.0.
and i think part of the dissonance when they go America or europe, is that in their identity they have the most perfect system, but in real life, their countries are economically behind, in terms of education behind, health care behind and there's real cognitive dissonance there. If i've got the best operating system , why am i behind? and i think that produces lot of rage in some young muslim men. some express these anger with xenophobia and hatred towards west or some extreme acts of terror.
but if you think about it, their hatred, if you dig really deep and see, its actually about how much these people really hate about their own govt, their own religion who keep them down, repressed and behind.
Just a thought for few here who is talking about western culture and values..
THESE SO CALLED ATHEIST BELIEVE IN THE EVOLUTION. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST. ISMAIL WAS A WEAKLING. SO IT WAS NATURES WAY OF SELECTING THE FITTEST. HE WAS A WEAKLING, HE WAS WEAK IN HIS MIND AND BELIEF ATHEISTS SHOULD LEARN TO RESPECT OTHERS.
Theres nothing to say about this guys acts..wHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, HES ROTTING IN HELL...THATS THE TRUTH!!
igmh kaleah maaa bodah ingeny.... hellga thibi meehunaaa heaven ga thibi meeehun kaleah ingenyaaa thy haassa rasooolehnu...kekekek..
do any of u remember the way mohammad(pbuh) treated all of macca people on the day he gets all the authority above them. there was peace an freedom of religion equality brought to macca....does anyone agree!!!!! but now u have shaikhs to telll u wot to do they no all better than the massenger sometime...eythi varah kadaey
mikahala kanthah vanyaaa kihaaa dhera. hama emeehungeves gaumu mithaaa hamajehigen ulheven jeheynehnu rangalhu magu libendhehves.. dhivehinnakee haaadha aniyaaaveri baekey dhoa.
Bodu Kashi Li Buruma: You're quite simply mental. But you're eventually going to learn that people just laugh when you make absurd statements which you can't back up, we have education and the internet; free dissemination of information and people who can think for themselves, which is the enemy of such absurd propaganda.
The BBC just reported an incident which happened. Same as Minivan News did. News services report the news, it's their purpose (duh). Do you think that this incident should never have been reported by any news organisations anywhere at all, because it raises issues that are difficult for some Maldivians to contemplate, or because it goes against the Maldivian way of stifling any kind of public debate? Imagine if everyone here was talking about what happened at the airport but no news services reported it. That would be extremely worrying. That is what happens under dictatorships, like in Myanmar, and to a lesser extent in China, Russia etc... Sure, we have no freedom of religious expression here, but at least Minivan News is not censored and so is free to report the news, whether it's good or bad news; news you want to hear or news you really don't want to hear. That's the bottom line. You can claim it is censored if you wish, until you turn blue, but you'll just be showing your ignorance. (And no, I don't work there, but no doubt you'll suggest I do because I'm speaking in their favour...!)
On a final note, this news story has gone way further than just the BBC, it has been covered across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, continental Europe, North and South America - you name it, they've heard it. The world's eyes are on the Maldives. This incident is going to open up public debate and the days of being able to stifle public debate are numbered, like it or not.
What is your purpose in this earth?
Is it living life happily and enjoy?
Will you die?
If you do not what to die can you live?
Is it the end of you?
A fullstops?
Nothing is going to happen after this?
Did you came this earth by yourself?
Think. Think. Think. Reason out.
Look around you. Think about the things you see.
Have you ever think of, when you saw a small seed in the dirtiest of dirtiest place on the earth, it grows a big tree and gives fruits pleasing to your mouth and nourishing to your body.
Think, somehow you got a brain to think and reason.
We have to train scholars to reason out and challenge than giving lectures to these kind of people.
@ MHM
You half minded dumb head. I am not against publishing it but the way it’s been published. You are accusing Maldivians of Islamic extremism and accusing Islam as an obstacle for development. Man how wrong you are.. please don't comment when you don't know much about us and our mentality. And you are idolizing a drug head who committed suicide. That guy keeps bashing and annoying on our beliefs saying dirty words and spreading his ideas among his friends. Their was another ATC guy who got drunk taking drugs and beat the hell out of his father at the mosque. Why don’t you make this guy your idiot too. You slimly soothsayer.. Why are u soo concerned on things happening in our country .. try to solve issue in your own boundaries.. don't try to mess up with our own affairs..Fight you own wars and get killed in millions.. you violent and dirty people.. bomb your own gangsters. Bloody racists. Leave Maldivians at peace we don’t want to be as intelligent as you are , you radio active brained racists.
To begin with Maldives is like one big suicide... as a nation it should commit sucide follwing this guys example!
Every aspect of this country (except the natural beauty) is quite suicidal.
Look at the capital ... despite the 1900 islands we have, the whole population and half the population of bangladhesh is living here.
I am the guys neigbour ... i can understand why he is a jumper. I mean we live in little houses thats like packed with people .. no space for anyone to do anything let alone switch religions.
and the guys who think is god's will, and he's rotting in hell, open up yo mind fools. what u think gad put u here to grow a beard, bend over five times daily and then wear terrorist uniforms?? man if there was a heaven they wont accept yo appication... im sure they dont take dumbasses in hheaven...
we dont even need to dress up in desert clothes!! but u see these fools all dressing up.. this without even knowing where the preachings come from..
When i was younger my grandma said that neil armstrong heard the Bangi when he was on the moon and converted to a muslim... i saw this bluff as the general attitude our religion emits.
if u dont believe me check our history of convertion.
Some sultan was dressing up as a monster and gangbanging the young girls in Male' when some traveller busted him out... and then made a deal with the sultan to keep this secret unless they all convert... thats a foundation with cracks.
Most of the younger generation stays muslim because they got no choice.. look at most of us, our clothes, our culture, our actions... this aint no musim country..
this is a hundred percent muslim country by force.
fyi: i beleive in god... but not the political-religious propaganda that people came up with along the ages only to mislead and rip off the ignorant,
ps. my god will kick yo gods ass anyday!
rulhee ge machchah gadhavaa meehaa ei emm gadh meehaa eh noon! kkekek
The fact is we all got to spread out
Lakum dheenukum valiya dheen-- means we all get to choose our own way- from the quran.
beat that...
one love ismail ... hope u didnt pop it. u should have taken a few of those fools out bro!! your story will help shape the ignorant and ancient mentality of this country.
Lets hope no christians or jews pop it.. then we'll have the whole world on us.. hehe
Maldives was a Buddhist country and all the people were converted to Islam in 12th century by so-called Arabs. How can you say it is a full Islamic country? Look at our neighbouring countries, they are Hindus and Buddhist. Think about it.
@earthling on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 9:40 AM
You have expressed exactly what I had in mind, eloquently. Very true. Thank you. I just wish half the the dumb asses here would stick their heads out of the sand and look at the blatantly obvious and glaring reality.
@Think. Really. on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 9:28 PM
Think. Really says:"@earthling on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 9:40 AM:You have expressed exactly what I had in mind, eloquently. Very true. Thank you. I just wish half the the dumb asses here would stick their heads out of the sand and look at the blatantly obvious and glaring reality."
ME: 😉 I feel sorry for you!.. problem is my comments to earthling is still being moderated. I wonder how long it will take.
Let me say the whole thin in just one sentence.
"ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD"
If at all anything has taken root on this soil, it's satanism & atheism. (intoxication from illegal drugs,corruption,daylight robbery, murder on the streets, rapes, child abuse, hypocrisy, and on and on....) All imported from where? for Saudi Arabia or from West? Do your research on crime records of the Countries of this world and then come and talk.
Did Muslims kill their own people in Millions or West in WW1 & WW2. Did Muslims bombed Hiroshima & Nagasaki?
You guys will not stop, and should not ... 😉 so we can prove our points clearly.
May Allah unveil all the hypocrites of this community and lead us out of this mischief.
May God's peace and blessings be upon Ismail and may God grant him eternal bliss of heaven - I am sure now he would realize that God really exists.
Now having said the above, why are we, who call ourselves, so mean towards people? What we do not realize is that God almighty has given us FREEDOM OF RELIGION in his last and final revelation, Quran. And who are we to tell another human being how we should live our lives? The religion or whatever belief one follows has nothing to do with another human being; it is a matter between oneself and one's creator, God.
God also says in the Holy Quran that he only accepts from his creators Islam as a religion, which means in the sight of God Islam is the only true religion, however, God, most merciful, does not FORCE any religion on anyone, he has left one to choose his/her own belief.
If God wanted every human being to accept Islam as a religion, he would not have any problem FORCING by his WILL everyone to believe in Islam.
So to all those who think they are the custodians of faith, meaning Islam, leave other be with their own believe - no one has the right to judge anyone regarding his/her belief and I personally DO NOT believe Ismail will go to HELL like many of those who have cursed him in here.
God is more merciful than any of us can think he can be, for God does not say in the holy Quran that anyone who commits suicide will be banished to HELL for eternity. God says in the Holy Quran that IDOL WORSHIP is the ONLY unforgivable SIN by God, if maintained till one's death – as per what we know, Ismail DID NOT commit idol worship or Shirk.
So I advise all of you to stop this cursing and “I am in the right path” attitude, for God only knows the destiny of Ismail.
Salaam!
@Sandbox
"Is the Maldives entirely made up of navel-gazing idiots?"
NOPE!
Chimp-chasing zealots!
@Ashfaq
you didnt get clear picture of the situation here! Clearly, Ismail had faith crisis and he was dealing with lot of pressure from his colleagues and family. Practically, he was on the edge of cliff and more pressure put him off the cliff. Instead we could have lend helping hand and dealt with more sensible way rather issuing death threats. He could use help of psychiatrist. It could have saved his life.
Grow up man!!! All had bad moments throughout history of man kind even in Muslims namely Armenian genocide, Grenada massacre and how Muslim conquest Indian subcontinent etc. Those crusades under the cross are long gone. for good. Now its rule of law for common good of entire humanity. Some people drew their line in some where in the past but still some people bragging about Muslim domination of world.
Saudi is crime free state i bet they don't work too.
@Ashfaq on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 11:21 PM.
I respect your views. You are independent and can exercise your free will to think what ever beliefs you have. Good.
I don't believe the wide abuse drugs, rape, hypocrisy, murder is related to any stance on religion. Regardless of the religion, all above are crimes condemned and will be prosecuted. My only concern is that you are implying that these activities are somehow supported by all non-muslim States, which can mislead the uninformed.
Murdered by Society.
RIP, Free Spirit.
Hm... Welcome to the "Paradise of Muslims" and "Hell of the Rest" - Republic of Maldives.
May be it's time to print out local news for tourists for their breakfast at the resorts!? They should know what's going on here!
Atheists please note that there is no room in any corner of the world....you guys will struggle forever till the end of world....you guys better flee from Maldives or do as Ismail did, jump in to the hell !!!! short cut to hell....burn burn burn burn burn
@liberal on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 3:59 AM :
No word can explain you and your so called "liberal" ideologies that discounts any view point that doesn't match with your "reasoning". I'll not say that you are a hypocrite but just misguided by those hypocrites within our community.
In fact that is the beauty of our human minds. Out of freewill given by GOD and choices we make, we can make any statement in anyway we want and stick to that no matter what the real issue is. I think you need to "grow up" and understand the real issue here first.
THE ISSUE IS:It's about blaming ISLAM & MUSLIMS in general due to one pathetic event. & those points that you are trying to make just don't come even close to the atrocities that I am talking about.
If there's any thing in extreme is "extreme westernization of this society (in wrong manner)". (Please note that I'm not against West but against all the "wrongs" of West (there are some beautiful practices within them as well) and for that matter all the "wrongs" of Pre-Islamic cultures and attitudes of this society and all those so called “Muslim” societies as well.)
A True Muslim society will be peaceful, honest, loving, merciful and just.
"There is nothing such as absolute evil or absolute saints amongst humans." We humans will make mistakes, will be erroneous but that doesn’t mean we have to be on that path forever. The moment we repent sincerely and get back to the path of Allah, Insha Allah, surely he will forgive. Allah is oft-forgiving and most merciful.
Did you hear of one "Arial Sharon"? Did it click anything in your mind. I guess you must have chosen to forget. But no worries! Truth will stand out clear from error.
By the way,thanks for the proof for my view point.
You guys will not stop, and should not … 😉 so we can prove our points clearly.
@Think. Really. on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 6:50 AM : You are correct for some extent. I salute your courage. You are at least truthful. But don't you think the same argument "...somehow supported by all non-muslim States, which can mislead the uninformed." by you fits to my view point as well. My issue is "When they blame Islam/Muslims in general and so called "extremism" as a part of ISLAM ( which is not and by the way Allah totally rejects extremism in our way of life [Deen]), can't it mislead those who are uninformed?"
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May Allah forgive us and guide us and unite us in Truth.
@IBILEES
"we dont even need to dress up in desert clothes!!"
Do we need to clothe at ALL ??
@liberal on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 3:59 AM :
Did I say Saudi Arabia is crime free? If I said that I will have to correct that. But I know I didn’t say that and you are in your desire to prove me wrong writing that as if that is my view. That's an old trick and that won't work, "buddy".
In Fact Saudi Arabia is the Country that has least crimes. Not that they have an intelligent policing there, but they (Majority of them) at least practice our Deen (ISLAM) correctly. And the law is so strong and punishments for crimes so severe a criminal will be forced to think 1000% to commit a crime. However I must admit their top brass leadership is corrupt, But not the majority people & judiciary system and that’s what this Country needs. Law and order and the rule of law. Some may jump up with harsh and illogical criticisms and I welcome that from bottom of my heart.
May Allah forgive us and make us brave in the efforts to unveil the truth.
@earthling
"If i’ve got the best operating system , why am i behind?"
To kick your @$$ all the better!
@Think. Really. on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 6:50 AM :
Just to make one pint clear "I believe and it can be proven with records and statistics that Non-Muslim, Non-Islamic practices leads to all those evils of the society."
May Allah help us in leading this society out of all mischief.
@Think. Really. on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 6:50 AM :
Just to make one point clear “I believe and it can be proven with records and statistics that Non-Muslim, Non-Islamic practices leads to all those evils of the society.”
May Allah help us in leading this society out of all mischief.
@IBILEES
"When i was younger my grandma said that neil armstrong heard the Bangi when he was on the moon and converted to a muslim"
WHY! You kept pushing her for FAIRY TALES every night, and she HAD to give you something to doze you OFF!
@IsmailRai
"c) You pray. But i dont believe in the current practice."
You won't need ANY practice. You are not even on the team!
@Luiza on Mon, 19th Jul 2010 10:51 AM :
As if they don't know what they are doing here. Your hatred towards ISLAM and Muslims is 100% clear.
But guess what? You are only hating the so called name sake Muslims and the Deen of ISLAM without knowing it properly. Don't judge our Deen from the action of the so called name sake followers of it. To know it you have to refer to the correct sources.
It's time you do a little crash course on ISLAM and it's basic teachings before going onto lashing out at it.
May Allah guide us and unite us with love.
@ashfaq
i have my reasons. Once i heard in sheik Ilya's sermon in Islamic center. he said that if we have cancer in our body or organ we have to remove that part as soon as possible otherwise it will spread whole body. its very true since we don't have cure for it we have to remove that part. And he compared this one with drug addict as he is cancer in society. His solution was execute him. For me this is getting rid of problem rather than deal with it. some of addicts enroll to rehabilitation program come out clean and stay as sober. Believe it or not some turns to god's help and it works for them.
My point is harsh punishment on victims would not help. do u think Nazim will be good Muslim now? He had no other choice. In my opinion he was forced. No one can believe make him believe unless he has not doubt in his heart. its between him and god.
i know Islam is under mutiny by Maldivians specially women.In religious events child marriage, female genital mutilation are encouraged. Sheik Fareed said more women are like to go hell as they are the one spreading evil the society and easily get corrupted. can you believe it?. If Maldivian females get corrupted that easily so am i. we went same schools, taught and share same value by our parents. i don't think these things will go unchallenged in our society.
i believe atheism should not be encouraged in our country neither should these harsh practices by Islamic ministry. We came so far as free society.
As you said no society will be crime free.In saudi crime rate is very low. As my knowledge (various resources), several criminal complaints are resolved outside formal judicial institutions and as a consequence remain undocumented by the police. As you know if one murders, he will not be forgiven unless a relative of victim forgive him or pay fidyah usually sum equals to 100 camel. Most of sexual offenses are not reported cause of family values and culture. Its easy and better always carry on with life like it never happened rather pursue with legal battle.
sharon!!!clicked something. this gonna ring the bell? maumoon.
Ashfaq, extremists are not just bunch of people, they are a brainwashed bunch of people.
Killing a person does not solve what happens in Maldives.
His spirit will not go anywhere, we will fight for that death not to be senseless.
Remember - you get what you give.
@Lu Marsovna on Tue, 20th Jul 2010 5:05 PM
Lu Marsovna says "Ashfaq, extremists are not just bunch of people, they are a brainwashed bunch of people.
Killing a person does not solve what happens in Maldives.
His spirit will not go anywhere, we will fight for that death not to be senseless.
Remember – you get what you give."
ME: What does this comment mean? Can someone translate this for me? I just didn't get what he is talking about.
And by the way..... If I have to make anything out of this I have to say that this is just a little sample and proof for those who can think and understand.
Lu Marsovna,I'm in a hurry right now, but I shall come back and give my full view point on this ..... and I don't have to remember anything...
Truth will stand clear out from error
Allah is sufficient for us, and he is our protector.
Allah Knows Best
u guys are stupid....its like using a knife for murder and then blaming the knife for murder....if u wannabe a anthiest then be one ...dont blame the country or its people for your belief....and for your death....
May peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of us.
My final word on this topic.
I personally don't know late Mr.Ismail Mohamed Didi. But just when i saw the picture on (http://www.prayformaldives.blogspot.com/), from my heart I can only wish I could have done something to avert this.
I heart felt with deep sorrow for losing one young man, one of us Maldivian.
I wish I could have met him just few days before this event. Just a wish. I know it's not up to us to change it anymore. Allah knows best. What had happened cannot be changed.That is over. But his memories will be cherished by his friends and family and we can learn a lesson out of this tragic incident.
We can with Allah's will,change the fate of our destiny as long as we are living and through our righteous deeds and actions and supplications.Every soul will taste death. Like some may suggests "death is not evil always".
If I have hurt anyone's feelings I apologize and I want to let all commentators know my intention was not that but to defend fallacies against ISLAM & MUSLIMS that was too generalized by some. (If my comments are read carefully that should be quite obvious for everyone)
Last but not least. I thank all those who are honest and truthful. I strongly denounce any remarks of contentment towards this tragic event by anyone and that should not be our way of expressing our free opinions. We have to reason and argue with wisdom.
May Allah unite our community in Truth.
Allah Knows Best
am glad that 1 human has left the world 😀
It is sad to have heard of the tragic death of Ismail, but when I read the comments here by the adherents of the religion of peace, I gain a little more understanding.
I hope one day the people on earth will be free from religion and other superstitions.
Sapere aude!
@Theo Mastema from Rotterdam
"I hope one day the people on earth will be free from religion and other superstitions."
You LOST the FINAL because it seemed NETHERLANDS was concentrating on the 22 Spanish balls on the field, instead of the Jabulani!!
Any one could have guessed, looking at the way you behaved on the field and YET you thought it was legal!
IT is such a shame this young man was driven to end his life - for whatever reasons he had. I send my condolences to his family.
Heck, Ashfaq and Bodu Kashi Li Buruma, you sicken me with your blatant hypocrisy! You are beyond help! And all those of you who are relishing in the death of this man, shame on you for showing no respect to him and his family's sorrow! I am appalled that these are my fellow Dhivehin...
one word: ASHAMED
seriously. im ashamed and not proud at all to be a maldivian anymore.
sigh.
What Dhivehi are u talking about. see the post yourself. I am sure Ismail died because some fundamentalist Christian told him to do so and his name will be praised and remembered among those who believes and are addicted to western ideologies. His dramatic and well choreographed death will also create an opportunity for Christian fundamentalist to pressure Maldivian government for religious’ freedom. And I think Minivan news may be playing a great roll in that. Even this Minivan News Mr. JJ so and so is promoting gay rights.. Just wonder …..can anyone do a little bit detective work on the case
@KA
I am NOT appalled that YOU are my fellow Dhivehesseh…
Don't get hurt and don't express sympathy for a suicide.
I don't want my brothers to lose faith and commit suicide!
@heck
Who cares about football in this context?!
Furthermore, I wasn't on the field, so you'd better send THEM your (legitimate, I must admit) complaints.
However, someone using double standards (telling atheists religion is a private matter, while at the same time promoting your imperialist desert ideology) like you do, doesn't surprise me to give warped comments.
@Theo Mastema, Rotterdam, Netherland on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 6:03 AM:
😉 why don't you do your own history lessons and then come back to talk?
I don't want to blame you and refer to you as a "barbarian of pre-enlightenment ages of Europe". That is not our way of being decent and civilized in this century or for that matter at any age.
You may as well refer to these hints (Google it and learn something, before you show excessive arrogance towards anyone)
_Dark Ages (of Europe)
_European Imperialism
_Islamic Golden Ages (about 1000 years of peace in the world before the fall of the last remnants of Ottoman empire in 1917; And guess what Year 1918 WW1, & Year 1935 WW2)
_World War 1 & 2
_False flag events of the World
etc... just try these as a start 😉
@Theo
Out of all those people all over the world..you, Theo happened to stop and look at what we are doing.
For me, you are a lucky winner!
Congratulations! I give you Islam! Accept it and be enlightened.
And make ME a lucky winner!