Really baffled were we by the recent news that His Excellency our ex President Nasheed also know as Hassan Kurusee @HKurusee wants to start rearing pigs in the Maldives. Of all the economic initiatives he could propose, why choose an animal forbidden in Islam?
Rumors are swirling that the President has acquired a taste for pork dishes. Maybe during his travels abroad or from expatriate friends here. We cannot confirm if pork is already secretly served in his private residence.
But surely there are simpler ways to procure ham and bacon for the Presidential plate than rearing the unholy swine in our 100% Muslim nation?
If pork is what His Excellency desires, all he need do is discreetly order it from one of his resort owner friends. They could easily send it in in high speed boat delicately made especially for the ex president’s requirements. Within minutes, the unholy dish could be delivered to his residence without the public being any the wiser. No religious sensibilities ruffled.
But establishing piggeries on Maldivian soil crosses a line. It risks tainting our land and people with what Islam deems najis or unclean. Our lands are free from fauna by the grace of Allah for a reason and the beautiful reason and fact needs to be preserved.
Rather than emulate those incompatible foreign values, our leaders’ lifestyles should represent the citizens they represent. A love of public pork consumption falls far outside those norms.
We kindly suggest His Excellency drop this ill-conceived notion before it causes controversy and offense. Seek your personal pork supplies through the proper channels if you must. But let us not sully the nation upholding our faith for centuries.
Some things do not belong in our soil and souls. This republic was not founded to accommodate certain tastes at the expense of our identity and beliefs. We hope clearer minds prevail to advise our respected ex President so.
Maldives Resort Workers 