According to several Angolan newspapers, Angola has become the
first country in the world to ban Islam and Muslims, taking first
measures by destroying mosques in the country.
“The process of legalization of Islam has not been approved by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, their mosques would be closed until further notice,” Rosa Cruz e Silva, the Angolan Minister of Culture, was quoted by Agence Ecofin on Friday, November 22.
Silva's comments were given during her visit last Tuesday to the 6th Commission of the National Assembly.
She asserted that the decision was the latest is a series of efforts to ban ‘illegal’ religious sects.
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According to the minister, the action was necessary to fight relentlessly against the emergence of congregations whose worshipping is contradicting with the customs of the Angolan culture.
Same as Islam, other faiths which were not legalized will face closure of their houses of worship.
According to CIA Factbook, 47% of Angolans practice indigenous beliefs, 38% Roman Catholic and 15% Protestant.
“The process of legalization of Islam has not been approved by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, their mosques would be closed until further notice,” Rosa Cruz e Silva, the Angolan Minister of Culture, was quoted by Agence Ecofin on Friday, November 22.
Silva's comments were given during her visit last Tuesday to the 6th Commission of the National Assembly.
She asserted that the decision was the latest is a series of efforts to ban ‘illegal’ religious sects.
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According to the minister, the action was necessary to fight relentlessly against the emergence of congregations whose worshipping is contradicting with the customs of the Angolan culture.
Same as Islam, other faiths which were not legalized will face closure of their houses of worship.
According to CIA Factbook, 47% of Angolans practice indigenous beliefs, 38% Roman Catholic and 15% Protestant.
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Terry Akeh · Friends with Priceless Pat AlliIt's against ones freedom or right to religion which is totally wrong.
Nelson Gofun Iraq banned christianitySoudi Arabia banned Christianity and even wen caught with a bible its purnishment by deathAfganistan did theirs.....Iraq did theirs.....Turkey did their....Libya did their....So dis is a welcome development
Paul Asiebu @David, why must we do same? Are we Angolans? Nigeria is a country with 3 major religions (Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion). Our constitution stipulates freedom of worship so why must we emulate Angola when it's spelt out in our constitution. That we have Boko Haram extremists doesnt mean there are no christians in their midst. Again, if you were a devout muslim, would you say what you are saying?- Otomewo Movis Bro paul ur comment is a nice one but the muslim started it by asking President Jonathan to become a muslim and to islamize Nigeria. Is that right knowing fully well we have three main religion.
Holuwhasheun Praise O'neal we shhould all go back to our traditional culture and leave all ds oyinbo issue alone@least our politician will have fear of idol and run back to God bcos. dey no wan die
- Nelson Gofun pple dat said its infridging on human right 2 worship shld tell all islamic country dat...where was d freedom of worship wen the islamic countries did theirs?...make una shut up
Chukwudi Ihemeje Pls sir which website can i find the players that have injuries in any league and how do i find it. thank you
Unubi Atodo peejay, hahahahahahaha, wetin hapn nau; why strokn umar? him tel u full, abi; instead of f__l-hehehehe
Auxel Celestyn they told us that Islamic is a peaceful relegion... And I ask, show me a peaceful Islamic Nation and I will tell you how lovly alqeda/boko haram could be. I wish all Islams can live in peace and harmony like Yoruba Muslims. #respect2AllmyYorubaMuslimBros&sis
Nma Lawal Nigerians who is to ban who,pls dont just go there ooo,ask Google the percentage before u make any stupid comment
Ebz Miss-gotty Amore It's a sad day when people can not choose which religion they want to be. What happened to human rights and freedom of speech?
- Nma Lawal Ugwu if u pray it happen in Nigeria I am so sorry to tell you,it will b opposite bcos u dont think which 1 is minority
Aliyu S Muhammad HAHAHA! Kip fooling ur bigoted nd egocentric nd animalistic brethren. bcos a reliable source pruv u odawys. U odoyo....!- Aliyu S Muhammad HAHAHA! Kip fooling ur bigoted nd animalistic brethren. bcos a reliable source pruv u odawys. U odoyo....!
Kezie John O'Tega Very good! A religion that violate the peace of the whole country/world should be scrap off.
Obinna Obi Freedom of religion shud b allowed abeg,iin as much as I don't like d decision by d Angolan Govt,let the other people especially in Nigeria Who Practice Islam with so much desperatn and fanaticism,take a "U Turn."
