Protecting Islam is an individual obligation upon all Maldivians: Ilyas

Protecting Islam, the foundation of the independence and sovereignty of Maldives, is an individual obligation upon all Maldives, says Sheikh Ilyas.

Ilyas said that it is not permissible to stay silent without doing anything to defend the religion of Islam at a time when wicked plans are being carried out to demolish Islam.

Ilyas said that the people should not be deterred by the hypocrites who in statement say that everyone should stand firm to protect in Islam while their actions say otherwise.

He said that they try to lure the people in to their traps by spreading doubts claiming that there is nothing wrong with placing idols and that it is similar to keeping pictures and giving the children to play with toys. He said that the people should be well prepared to face these challenges.

Ilyas said that no opportunity would be given to the disbelievers and apostates to propagate anti-Islamic beliefs. He said that even if the hypocrites challenge the Muslims to establish polytheism, the power and might belongs to Allah. He urged all Islamophobes to openly repent sincerely seeking forgiveness from Allah.

Ilyas noted that the some of the hypocrites have been giving death threats to intimidate those who are voicing against the anti Islamic policies of the current government. He said that the people are not the least worried regarding these warnings.

Ilyas also urged all Police officers who are guarding the idols placed in Addu City to repent. He called them to repent, not to assist in protecting the police officers. He added that the Police should stand up to defend Islam.