The oil-rich sultanate imposes harsh Shariah law on its subjects, while members of the royal family enjoy lives of conspicuous luxury. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/opinion/brunei-sultan-shariah-law.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Tag: Shariah (Islamic Law)
Brunei’s Stoning Law Is Out of Touch With Modern Islam
A cruel punishment mentioned in ancient scripture shouldn’t be understood and applied literally. Even the Ottoman Empire made corporal punishment obsolete. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/opinion/bruneis-stoning-law-is-out-of-touch-with-modern-islam.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Brunei Introduces Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery
Harsh punishments based on a version of Shariah, or Islamic law, which also include amputations and whippings, have prompted an international outcry. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/world/asia/brunei-stoning-gay-sex.html?partner=rss&emc=rss