Malé, Maldives, Indonesianpost.com – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) today concluded the training program “Building the Capacity of Imams and Preachers”, held in Malé, capital of the Republic of Maldives, from 4 to 8 May 2025, as part of IMCTC’s “Wasata” strategic initiative. The program concluded in the presence of Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, alongside senior officials, representatives of relevant Maldivian institutions, and key stakeholders.
The program witnessed broad participation from imams, preachers, and orators, who received intensive training in key areas such as countering extremist rhetoric, effective community engagement, public speaking skills, and promoting moderation and balanced messaging in religious discourse.
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Participants commended the sound organization and rich academic content of the program, stressing the need to continue such impactful initiatives that assist both educational and religious institutions in the protection of societies from the dangers of extremist ideologies.
This Maldives-based training program is part of IMCTC’s on-ground activities and aligned with its strategic vision to strengthen partnerships with member states through knowledge exchange, and to help religious leaders address the ideological challenges of extremism that undermine social cohesion and stability.