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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
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Any person who, orally, in writing, by visible representation or in any other manner contempts or brings into contempt, disputes, questions, insults, makes fun of, mocks, mimics or ridicules —
the teaching of the religion of Islam;
the practice or ceremony related to the religion of Islam;
words that are regarded as holy by Muslims;
any law in forced related to the religion of Islam;
any sahabat;
the tenets of any recognised sect; or
any fatwa published in the Gazette, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $12,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.
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