Islam in the Maldives
Islam is the state religion of Maldives, and adherence to it is legally required of citizens by a revision of the constitution in 2008: Article 9, Section D states that a non-Muslim may not become a citizen of the Maldives.
Islam In The Maldives Media
A Plaque in Hukuru Mosque, Malé, Maldives, placed by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar on which Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari's name is written. His last name is also read as "at-Tabrizi" instead of "al-Barbari".
Malé Friday Mosque Minaret, 1981
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The Medhu Ziyaaraiy or Central Tomb where Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari was buried
Dharavandhoo Friday Mosque
A mandala on the ceiling of Darumavanta Rasgefaanu mosque, Malè. Lacquered wood carving. The damaged Mandala was covered with a simple geometrical drawing painted on plywood.
Photograph of a mandala on the ceiling. Lacquered wood carving; quite damaged. Kalhuhuraage mosque, Malè, Maldives, 1987
Photograph of a mandala carving on wooden door panel. Fua Mulaku Island, 1986
Photograph of a mandala on the ceiling. Lacquered wood carving. 'Idu mosque, Malè, 1989
Old Mosque of Malé, white coral decorations
