Brunei to enforce Syariah Law in six months
Published on Oct 22, 2013
Brunei Darussalam is enforcing its first Syariah Penal Code six months from now.
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam said in a titah that the penal code will be implemented in phases and will prescribe stoning for adulterers, amputation for theft and flogging for drinking alcohol and for abortion.
The monarch delivered his titah or royal speech during this year's Knowledge Convention held at the International Convention Centre.
Baginda Sultan Brunei Arah Laksanakan Hudud
Titah Sultan Brunei Perlaksanaan Undang-undang Syariah
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in a titah, has stressed that Brunei Darussalam has no option other than to obey all the demands of Allah the Al-Mighty as its foremost obligation. One of the ways to this end,
His Majesty pointed, is by implementing Islamic laws but without side-lining conventional civil laws. In this regard, His Majesty further pointed, Brunei Darussalam has been and is making a beautiful and unique undertaking by islamising or aligning all its Laws to Islamic requirements in order to fulfill Allah the Al-Mighty's commands. The monarch was speaking at the opening of the International Seminar on Islamic laws carrying the theme: "Towards Implementing Islamic Laws".
The event took place at the Brunei's Defence International Exhibition Centre, BRIDEX, in Jerudong this morning. His Majesty explained that the implementation of Islamic Laws constitutes His Majesty's primary aspiration, which His Majesty has voiced
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