Deviant Teachings Closely Monitored
By Shafiyi Azahari

Bandar Seri Begawan - Close cooperation between the Syariah Affairs Department and other government agencies in the country has thwarted infiltration of deviant teachings into the country. Head of Akidah Control Division Ustazah Zakiah Taib said, "The division cooperates with law enforcement authorities in the country such as the Internal Security Department, Immigration and National Registration Department, police and the Islamic Dakwah Centre to make sure that deviant teachings of any kind could not penetrate into the country."

She also mentioned a number of measures taken up by the Ministry of Religious Affairs to prevent deviant teachings from secretly influencing the lives and minds of the Muslims, one of which was through exchange of information with neighbouring countries.

"We also share information on deviant teachings between member countries of the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore Religious Ministers Association (Mabims)," Ustazah Zakiah said.

Other methods she said were through continuous monitoring of any group or individuals who were using the religion to hold activities or gatherings and through censorship of publications that are suspected to cause confusion among the Muslims. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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