United community will better withstand threats; for survival & progress of Muslims: Vice President

Vice President of Maldives Abdulla Jihad has stated a united community will withstand internal and external threats for the survival, prosperity and progress of the Muslim community.
The theme of this year's conference "The role of Islamic thought, culture and civilisation in building peace, harmony and tolerance in South Asia" is a significant topic to be deliberated for the sake of uniting the global Muslim community, indicated the Vice President of Maldives Abdulla Jihad addressing the third International Conference on Islamic Awakening which was held at Islamic University of the Maldives.
Speaking at the ceremony, the vice president emphasised the most critical challenge faced is the lack of tolerance towards each other which in turn creates dispute and disharmony all around the world. Vice president Jihad called upon the people to learn lessons which demonstrates the importance of unity and tolerance in Islam irrespective of religion, culture or civilisation.
Moreover, the vice president highlighted the theme of the conference this year is especially relevant to the situation of Maldives as the country is experiencing a democracy era. He urged to bear in mind that as per the constitution, Islam is the basis of all the laws in Maldives which proves the significance of Islam in the country.
The vice president further called upon the people to be more responsible in practicing freedom of expression and deliberated that the broad objective of expression is to spread love, tolerance and social harmony and understanding among the members of the society to create a peaceful coexistence.
The International Conference on Islamic Awakening is an annual conference organised by the Islamic University of Maldives in collaboration with the International Institute for Islamic Thoughts.