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Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 7:52am On Dec 24, 2015
http://.com/celebrate-christmas-publicly-and-face-up-to-five-years-in-jail-president-warns/


The ruler of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah has banned the public celebration of Christmas in his country, Daily Mail reports.




The wealthy Sultan recently warned residents of the tiny nation that failure to adhere to the rules will attract up to five years in jail.

The report states that the leader’s decision is informed by the fear that the religious holiday will affect the faith of his country.

The rule also states that Muslims caught celebrating Christmas, and non-Muslims who are discovered organising celebrations, could face the lengthy prison sentence.

While non-Muslims are allowed to celebrate the holiday within their own communities, they are mandated not to disclose their plans to the nation’s Muslims – which make up 65 per cent of the nation’s population.



The nation has about 20 per cent non-Muslims, including substantial Buddhist and Christian communities.

A statement by the country’s Ministry of Religious Affairs read: ”These enforcement measures are…intended to control the act of celebrating Christmas excessively and openly, which could damage the aqidah (beliefs) of the Muslim community.”

Before now, Brunei prohibits propagating religion other than Islam to a Muslim, and breaking this is a violation of the penal code of the state’s laws.

Also banned in the country is put putting up Christmas trees, singing religious songs and sending Christmas greetings.

The report quoted the Imams in the Borneo Bulletin saying: ”Some may think that it is a frivolous matter and should not be brought up as an issue. But as Muslims, we must keep it [following other religions’ celebrations] away as it could affect our Islamic faith.”
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by ratchy: 7:56am On Dec 24, 2015
I no believe this joodoo, So fake
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 7:56am On Dec 24, 2015
what happened to freedom of worship in that country.
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 7:57am On Dec 24, 2015
ratchy:
I no believe this joodoo, So fake


You do not have to believe it.
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 8:01am On Dec 24, 2015
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 8:07am On Dec 24, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/23/christmas-banned-somalia-tajikistan-brunei




The governments of three countries – Somalia, Tajikistan and Brunei – have banned Christmas celebrations this year, with punishments ranging up to a five-year jail term.

Somalia issued a ban on Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in the Muslim country on Wednesday, saying the festivities “have nothing to do with Islam”.

“We warn against celebration of Christmas, which is only for Christians,” Sheikh Mohamed Kheyrow, director of Somalia’s ministry of religion, said on state radio. “This is a matter of faith. The Christmas holiday and its drum beatings have nothing to do with Islam.” He said the ministry has sent letters to the police, national security intelligence and officials in the capital Mogadishu instructing them to “prevent Christmas celebrations”.

The announcement had echoes of Islamist militants al-Shabaab, which controlled the capital Mogadishu until 2011. Among their edicts was to ban Christmas celebrations.
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by orunto27: 8:47am On Dec 24, 2015
B.O. should relocate ISIS, Bokoharam, Amnesty International etc there. The Shiites and the Sunnis should go there too.
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by Annunaki(m): 10:24am On Dec 24, 2015
But islam is a 'tolerant' religion na lipsrsealed

Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by Samunique(m): 10:48am On Dec 24, 2015
Islam and tolerance are like darkness and light, they do not agree.
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by Nobody: 10:57am On Dec 24, 2015
Peace eh? Who's decieving who?
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by manie(m): 9:14pm On Dec 24, 2015
Samunique:
Islam and tolerance are like darkness and light, they do not agree.
ow, can you explain this?
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by Uyi168: 2:50am On Dec 25, 2015
a feeling of insecurity....reliqion of piss
Re: Celebrate Christmas And Go To Jail. by hayafahad(f): 3:14am On Dec 25, 2015
It is not good. Everyone should have right to celebrate his own religion's tradition. No matter what country is.

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