MPs support making Quran a compulsory subject, as proposed by Dr Afrasheem Ali

Several MPs have supported a resolution submitted by former Ungoofaaru MP the late Dr Afrasheem Ali two years ago, regarding making Quran a compulsory subject in schools.

The resolution was submitted to the parliament today after assessment by the relevant parliamentary committee.

The resolution, submitted on 20 July 2011 by Dr Afrasheem Ali, states that Quran should be taught as a compulsory subject in primary and middle schools, and Quran Education should be made compulsory in secondary schools.

All MPs who participated in the debate at the parliament today supported making Quran a compulsory subject.

Madaveli MP Mohamed Nazim said that teachers must be trained to teach proper Quran and other religious subjects, without which making Quran compulsory will not result in any benefits.

He however said that the resolution must be passed in tribute to Dr Afrasheem Ali.

Maavah MP Abdul Azeez Jamal said that the committee made changes to the resolution submitted by Dr Afrasheem Ali, and that Dr Afrasheem Ali proposed to make Quran compulsory in all stages of education.

He pointed out that after amendment by the committee, the resolution states that Quran should be made compulsory in primary and middle schools, and that only Quran Education should be made compulsory in secondary school.