The new constitution "Fehi Ganoon" instated in 2008, composed by a 8 year term of the Maldivian Parliamentarian Special Majilis, clearly states the significance of the Islamic Law in the country. Special Majilis MP Hon. Ibrahim Khaleel proposed the changes to the constitution, requiring the citizenship status change based on the state religion. The clause was supported by the Full Majority of the People's Majilis and people's Special Majilis.