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Maldives
This is what it's like to live in a 100% Muslim country.
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About Maldives
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The Maldives, world renown as a vacation destination of choice, are actually a place of intense persecution for Christians. Extreme pressure in all facets of life is a daily reality for the country’s Christians, who are at odds with the strict form of Islam that dominates it both politically and culturally. Freedom of religion is restricted, as the “protection of religion” enumerated in the country’s constitution is purely understood to mean the protection of Islam. Every Maldivian must be Muslim, according to authorities. Communities of expatriate Christians are closely monitored and have meeting restrictions, while converts to Christianity from Islam bear the worst of the persecution. They aren’t even officially recognized as existing in the country and cannot have any contact with the (mostly Indian and Sri Lankan) expatriate churches.
Recent News from Maldives
Apr 15 2017
This is what it’s like to live in a 100% Muslim country
Found in Prayer Alerts Apr 15 2017
Crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, bright blue skies. Everything about the Maldives seems absolutely picturesque, yet these beautiful islands make up the country which ranks 13th on the Open Doors World Watch List of countries where followers of Jesus Christ face the greatest persecution.
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Mar 11 2016
Pray for Maldives – The Broken Paradise
Found in Stories Mar 11 2016
Islamic extremism is increasing in this nation, and yet, it remains very closed-off, both to the gospel going in and information coming out (so we know how to pray specifically for them). We hope this prayer guide for the Maldives will help you learn more about this nation and empower you to pray for it:
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Prayer Points for Maldives
Maldives
This is what it's like to live in a 100% Muslim country.
Info Booklet Prayer
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About Maldives
- Leader:President Abdulla Yameen
- Government:Republic
- Population:376,000 (a few thousand Christians)
- Main Religion:Islam
- Persecution Level:Veryhigh
- Source of Persecution:Islamic Oppression, Dictatorial Paranoia
The Maldives, world renown as a vacation destination of choice, are actually a place of intense persecution for Christians. Extreme pressure in all facets of life is a daily reality for the country’s Christians, who are at odds with the strict form of Islam that dominates it both politically and culturally. Freedom of religion is restricted, as the “protection of religion” enumerated in the country’s constitution is purely understood to mean the protection of Islam. Every Maldivian must be Muslim, according to authorities. Communities of expatriate Christians are closely monitored and have meeting restrictions, while converts to Christianity from Islam bear the worst of the persecution. They aren’t even officially recognized as existing in the country and cannot have any contact with the (mostly Indian and Sri Lankan) expatriate churches.
Recent News from Maldives
Apr 15 2017
This is what it’s like to live in a 100% Muslim country
Found in Prayer Alerts Apr 15 2017
Crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, bright blue skies. Everything about the Maldives seems absolutely picturesque, yet these beautiful islands make up the country which ranks 13th on the Open Doors World Watch List of countries where followers of Jesus Christ face the greatest persecution.
+ READ MORE
Mar 11 2016
Pray for Maldives – The Broken Paradise
Found in Stories Mar 11 2016
Islamic extremism is increasing in this nation, and yet, it remains very closed-off, both to the gospel going in and information coming out (so we know how to pray specifically for them). We hope this prayer guide for the Maldives will help you learn more about this nation and empower you to pray for it:
+ READ MORE
Prayer Points for Maldives
- Pray for Christians to have access to the Bible, which is contraband under Maldivian law.
- Pray that believers in the Maldives would have wisdom as they live out their faith.
- Pray for resilience under the ongoing stress of persecution.
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