DDHK News, Brunei - Brunei Darussalam is a sovereign country in Southeast Asia located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. The country has an area of 5.765 square kilometers.
Brunei is the fifth richest country out of 182 countries. In addition, Brunei is also known for its prosperity and firmness in implementing Islamic law, both in the fields of government and social life.
According to Ustadz Rahmat Hidayat, a student at the University of Brunei Darussalam via email to DDHK News, in Brunei the power of Islam is legalized directly by the government. "All facilities and infrastructure will be endeavored to conform to Islamic ethics and keep away from non-Islamic matters," he said.
Likewise with tourist attractions, Brunei designed it very simply and was not so promoted, because it kept the bad influences from outside tourists from entering, "he said.
According to the Brunei government, he continued, if you open international scale tourism such as Singapore and Malaysia, there will be identical cafes, karaoke, liquor, concerts, and others. "Brunei does not want that, therefore Brunei does not develop the tourism sector," he explained.
Brunei is very strict with the inclusion of understandings beyond the understanding of Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamaah. "This is confirmed in the Brunei Law, whoever brings or preaches teachings other than Islam Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamaah, will be subject to punishment," he said.
Every non-Muslim is given the opportunity to worship, but is prohibited from preaching to Muslims. "If they preach their fellow non-Muslims, they are welcome," he explained.
Ust. Rahmat conveyed that Brunei would implement Islamic law starting in April 2014, among other things which required non-Muslims to cover up from the lower neck to the calf. If they are still found to be dressed not in accordance with the law, they will be subject to sanctions, ”he explained.
Among other things, the applicable law is one general law (a law that is not stated in the law hudud but can support Islamic values). The general law, for example, first, it is prohibited for Muslims who are already baligh to open their veils.
Second, it is forbidden for non-Muslims to wear bikinis. Third, seclusion will be subject to punishment. Fourth, non-Muslims who practice seclusion with Muslims will be subject to punishment. Fifth, unmarried Muslim women who run away from their parents will be subject to sanctions.
"The hudud law itself covers theft of more than three million in cash, adultery, killing, injuring and drinking," he said.
“In Brunei, currently there is a rehabilitation prison for children whose parents find it difficult to obey. So if parents are tired and find it difficult to educate their children, the parents can report to the government. In the rehabilitation dormitory, children will be taught and taught slowly until their morals and morals improve and then they will be returned to their parents, "he concluded.
Sixth, he continued, non-Muslims are prohibited from using Islamic lafadz such as Assalamu'alaykum, insha Allah, alhamdulillah, and so on. Seventh, Muslims who are caught not praying Friday will be punished. "Eighth, one hour before and after Friday prayers, all shops must be closed, including the mall," he explained. (Amy Utamy / localhost / project / personal / ddhongkong.org / ddhongkong.org). *
