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Lack of communication leads to unhealthy relationships : Mufti Menk

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The key to fixing family issues is affective communication, says religious scholar Mufti Menk . Menk stated the largest purpose of marriages breaking apart is loss of right communication and now no longer looking for solutions

Mufti Menk’s last sermon in Maldives trip was held Hulhumale Synthetic track. The topic of this lecture is “ Dealing with Family Problems.”

In his lecture on family issues, Menk stated that with the modifications in time and living conditions, the way issues and solutions need to be worked out has changed.

Menk’s story was mainly based on marriage issues. Marriage is a great sacrifice, he said, adding that religion encourages any sacrifice to be made to stay married.

Menk said the main reason why Islam permitted divorce was to provide a way out of physical abuse. Menk explained that in Islam there is two ways to dissolving the marriage.
1. through divorce by mail
2. through our nullification or dissolution that has nothing to do with the mail but rather done by the justice magistrate. The countries that do not have magistrate it is done by the panel of scholars.
One of the reasons that marriage could dissolve is when there has been a physical abuse. If physical abuse is permissible in Islam. why would the same law dictates that you have the right to apply for dissolution off the marriage based on physical abuse.. so if you are being abused to the certain degree. Please involve people who would save you.

Don’t let anyone tell you to solve all your problems. Remember at times the problems may necessary that you have escalated it to a degree well maybe the marriage would break is a last resort.

Menk also requested the parents if the children are struggling in this situation do not give their kids wrong advice. Do not lead then to suicidal thoughts in the name of solving problems

Menk said the problems between couples should not be known to the whole world. If the situation is not serious, it should be resolved by communication between the two of you. Sharing personal stories with others more difficult to resolve the problems by interfering.

Menk explained that, this happens because each person who loves you more would not be as tolerant as you would be with either your spouse. They might also give you the wrong guidance out of the love for you. Example advising them to leave your spouse or you would get a better one ..etc

However, if things go to the point where you intend to divorce, tell a family member or trusted person to resolve the situation and work to maintain the marriage, Menk said.

“The divorce rate is increasing dramatically. We have to work to solve problems to maintain marriage, children, family and humanity. Marriage is a huge sacrifice. Menk explained.

Menk said couples should have an equal share in family affairs. It is also very wrong to use children as weapons to create hatred in their hearts against their mother or father, even if a divorce is necessary.
The Mufti Menk said parents should look at who their children choose to marry. Even in the case of arranged marriage or, parents finding a life partner for their children, it is important for the two families to communicate and learn from each other. Forcing your child to get married to a Person, is not the right thing to do.

Menk also urged parents to accept and include their children in the family even if their children’s marriages break up for any reason.

Menk said that within the family, acknowledging and feeling the good things each other does is one of the most important aspects of family relationships.

“Parents should be close enough to their children to come and talk about anything at any time. Then before they make a decision, they can discuss it with their parents. And find the best solution. Menk explained.

Vice President of Maldives Faisal Naseem, ministers and a large number of the public attended the sermon.

Mufti Menk’s visit included sermons in Male’, Fuvamulah and Hulhumale. Each of those sermons is dedicated to critical issues in society.

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Nasheed to form new party

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The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s leader Mohamed Nasheed has decided to form a new political party.

Nasheed initiated a separate political movement within MDP, ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’, following his loss in MDP’s presidential primary held back in January. After major conflicts with the government and its policies – all lawmakers from the faction tendered their resignation from MDP on Wednesday.

The move came after Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim was expelled from the party on Tuesday and banned from rejoining for at least one year over involvement in opposition political activities surrounding the Chagos archipelago dispute.

The 12 members who resigned from MDP on Wednesday are;

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker, North Galolhu MP Eva Abdulla
Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde)
North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi)
West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef
Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb
North Kulhudhuffushi MP Yasir Abdul Latheef
Vilufushi MP Hassan Afeef
Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde)
Madaveli MP Hussain Firushan
Thoddoo MP Hassan Shiyan (Gita)
North Mahchangoalhi MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu)
Gadhdhoo MP Ahmed Zahir
All 12 members are close acquittances of Nasheed. MP Hassan Latheef, during a meeting at Bodufenvalhuge on Wednesday, announced Nasheed’s decision to form a new political party. The meeting was attended by supporters of Nasheed.

Should Nasheed form a new political party, that party would be the largest opposition party in terms of members in the parliament, thereby, the minority party. The minority party at present, opposition PPM-PNC coalition has only eight members in the parliament.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

Source(s): sun.mv

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MPs loyal to Nasheed leave MDP

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Multiple members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) loyal to the party’s leader Mohamed Nasheed have left the party.

The members who resigned from MDP include 12 MPs. They include Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla, MP Mohamed Waheed, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi), MP Hassan Latheef, MP Ilyas Labeeb, MP Yasir Abdul Latheef, MP Hassan Afeef, MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde), MP Hussain Firushan, MP Hassan Shiyan, MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu), and MP Ahmed Zahir.

They submitted their resignation letters Wednesday.

The move comes after MDP’s parliamentary group had requested action against Inthi, Hassan Latheef, Ilyas, Yasir, and Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim earlier this week, for forming an alliance with the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhoory Party (JP) and Maldives National Party (MNP), after accusing the government of failure to protect the interests of the Maldivian people in the case lodged with the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) over the disputed maritime territory between Maldives and Mauritius.

The party’s disciplinary committee decided to expel Azim from the party on Tuesday.

They are all members of Nasheed’s ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’ faction.

However, Nasheed has yet to resign from the party.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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The Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in the Maldives on an official visit

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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, arrived Sunday morning on an official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen’s first visit to the Maldives.

The Cambodian Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were received at Velana International Airport (VIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid (ODRI). The government will hold a ceremony on Monday to officially welcome the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Maldives.

During the visit, President Solih would meet with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen and hold official talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, followed by the exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. President Solih and the Cambodian Prime Minister would also deliver a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.

Source(s): President Office.

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