Residents of Brunei an oil rich country has been warned by the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah against celebrating Christmas.The rich ruler who is know for stoning gay's has diverted his dictatorial attitude to Christians who make 20% of the resident of Brunei.This new law is directed more to Muslims who risk getting stoned or getting 5 years imprisonment if found celebrating Christmas with Christians.
Christians has been also be warned to have a very low key celebration to avoid the wrath of the ruler.If they must celebrate they should celebrate in secret.According to a report by Borneo Bulletin,
“According to the State Mufti’s Fatwa (decree), believers of other religions that live under the rule of an Islamic country according to Islam may practise their religion or celebrate their religious festivities among their community, with the condition that the celebrations are not publicised or displayed openly to Muslims.
“Festivities of religions other than Islam sometimes drive certain Muslims to celebrate. It is not just about the celebration but their faith and belief. And when celebrating such festivities, there certainly exists beliefs and practices that are against the teachings of Islam.
“Sometimes such beliefs are infused with entertainment to enliven or for any other religious purposes which Muslims are unaware of. The Ummah should be careful not to follow such celebrations that are totally not related to Islam.
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