Constitutional Matters I - Constitution of Brunei Darussalam · art 3

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art 3Official religion of Brunei Darussalam and religious observance

(1)

The official religion of Brunei Darussalam shall be the Islamic

Religion:

Provided that all other religions may be practised in peace and harmony by the persons professing them.

(2)

The Head of the official religion of Brunei Darussalam shall be

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan.

(3)

The Religious Council shall be the authority responsible for advising His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan on all matters relating to the Islamic Religion.

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(4)

For the purpose of this Article, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang

Di-Pertuan may, after consultation with the Religious Council, but not necessarily in accordance with the advice of that Council, make laws in respect of matters relating to the Islamic Religion.