Takfir is a foundational practice in Salafi-jihadist ideology. It allows them to bypass the classical Islamic prohibition on killing fellow Muslims by reclassifying them as apostates, making violence against Muslim governments, civilians,… religiously permissible in their view.
Historical and modern examples include extremist groups (e.g., ISIS, Al-Qaeda) using takfir against other Muslims they disagree with (Shiites, Sufis, moderate Sunnis, governments, etc.), as well as theological disputes between different schools of thought.
Philippa Broom and the UK Conservatives were instrumental in building the MDP and multiparty politics in the Maldives. She was key in training and building the party’s first campaign teams. A pleasure to meet her on the MDP's anniversary.
Muizzu promised no Maldivian would lose their job. Today, families are crying because of political firings and revenge transfers. This is not leadership — this is fear and betrayal. MDP stands with every worker. We will fight for your rights and dignity!