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Saturday 9 May 2015

China orders Muslim shopkeepers to sell alcohol, cigarettes, to ‘weaken’ Islam

Muslim shops and restaurants in a Chinese village have been ordered to sell alcohol and cigarettes in an effort to weaken Islam’s hold on residents in China’s Xinjiang region. Shop owners who refuse face closure and prosecution, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported Monday. It is the latest in a series of anti-Muslim campaigns by Chinese authorities in the name of fighting religious extremism to undermine Islam influence in northwestern China.
Chinese authorities in Laskuy township issued a notice to residents in Aktash village last week saying in part, “all restaurants and supermarkets in our village should place five different brands of alcohol and cigarettes in their shops before (May 1, 2015).” Shopkeepers were also instructed to promote the products in “eye-catching displays.” Authorities warned that “anybody who neglects this notice and fails to act will see their shops sealed off, their business suspended, and legal action pursued against them.” The notice also said the order was handed down from the top ranks of China’s ruling Communist Party.

“We have a campaign to weaken religion here and this is part of that campaign,” Adil Sulayman, Aktash village party committee secretary. “Since 2012, people have stopped selling alcohol and cigarettes through their businesses. Even those who benefited financially from the practice have given it up because they fear public scorn. That is why (the order was issued).”

Many locals in Aktash and other parts of Laskuy who practice Islam have decided to abstain from drinking and smoking, and selling the products was considered taboo for religious reasons. Sulayman told RFA that authorities in Xinjian viewed nonsmoking Muslims as “a form of religious extremism.” The Quran refers to the use of alcohol and any intoxicants or self-destructive practices as a sin.

Government officials and children in the predominately Muslim Xinjiang province have been banned from attending mosques or observing the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which begins June 17.

The notice, obtained by RFA and posted on Twitter, ordered all restaurants and supermarkets in Aktash to sell five different brands of alcohol and cigarettes and display them prominently.

“Anybody who neglects this notice and fails to act will see their shops sealed off, their businesses suspended, and legal action pursued against them,” the notice said.

Radio Free Asia, which provides some of the only coverage of events in Xinjiang to escape strict Chinese government controls, said Hotan prefecture, where Aktash is located, had become “a hotbed of violent stabbing and shooting incidents between ethnic Uighurs and Chinese security forces.”

China says Uighur militant groups based abroad are using the Internet to inspire local Muslims to take up violent jihad against the state. Critics say China’s long repression of Uighur rights and nationalist sentiment has pushed people toward Islam as the only permitted assertion of their community’s identity, and pushed a minority toward a violent form of Islam. Clumsy attempts to promote alcohol or forbid beards and veils may prove counterproductive, they warn.

In January, Legislators in China's far-western Xinjiang province passed a law to prohibit residents from wearing burqas in public, in a continued campaign against what authorities view as religious extremism.

The Karamay city authorities targeted veils, large beards, as well as three types of Islamic dresses -- including those with the star and crescent symbol. Dozens of bus stations in the city were said to be manned by security personnel to conduct checks and report violators to the police.

Washington Post.

148 comments:

Unknown said...

Good

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Wah di rass!?!? Huh??

Unknown said...

Boko haram : prevention is better than cure.

Unknown said...

Funny way to campaign about religion extremism, but if it's d only way to curb extremism, so be it.

Davido's driver said...

Like u don't drink ogogoro in warri... fake muslim

Unknown said...

Dia problem

Anonymous said...

Good development

Anonymous said...

My dear it is needed..sorry to say Islam is more of a problem than a solution to world problems..

aeesha said...

Na craze d worry dis idol worshippers o....oloshi

Unknown said...

Oh well.

Unknown said...

Lol....china and their crazy policy.

Unknown said...

halal toh hehe

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Everything Rosham said...

@Moneymakingwateva.. U need medical attention.. Seriously

Pidgin Mistress said...

OK na

Unknown said...

Serious Gobe.

I'm Out ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***

Unknown said...

Happy*

NMaa said...

Excellent

Manuel Kunmi said...

Not cool

Everything Rosham said...

Nice try China.. Bt it won't work..and anybody who's in support of this is a fool..Islam gets stronger no mata what.. Even does crazy extremist r not spoiling Islam.. They r spoiling deir self...

Goziem Oh LORD said...

I think that is good for them

Anonymous said...

All dis fools saying good news to hell wit u

Anonymous said...

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Unknown said...

Wareva

Unknown said...

Gr8

Unknown said...

Aint just Islam
China is a communist anti-religious country

Unknown said...

It might look or sound stupid but I'll support part of their rules to some extent before it becomes a menace.

Unknown said...

O set ee

Unknown said...

Lol! As they persecute we Christians in NIGERIA, so they are been persecuted too in CHINA! what goes around, comes around! I smell COLD WAR IN CHINA. THIS WORLD IS COMING TO AN END.

Cynthia Puzo said...

Dis is vry lovely,Nigerians shld do d same,bloody extremist!!!

Unknown said...

Violating right to worship is good, huh! Stop being devilish.

Anonymous said...

The govt is trying to guide against Islamic State in the nearest futufe...to me is a wise decision

Unknown said...

All we need is peace

Unknown said...

Evil minded souls tread same path. They may be virile here to deprive people their piety but, one thing they are oblivious of is that; extreme wrath is the recompense hereafter.

Unknown said...

nice one..they won't sell outside bt drink d most inside..mad religion

Dani said...

That isn't good if it was done to Christians would you see it as good think before you talk

Joy C said...

Oh oh ya!

Anonymous said...

Really? Good news? Nigerians are so gullible n naive.

Unknown said...

Would u still say good if these laws were passed to weaken christianity?

Unknown said...

Its not right. Why force someone to do what dey don't want to do just because dey are in your country??? Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Like I will always say; the average Muslim is violent! U dare not say rubbish bout their Muhammad or Islam to their face, else there's a high chance u will get stabbed. I don't understand how religion can tune someone's brain into a probable murderer. Most Muslims are brainwashed right from childhood, so they don't even think straight anymore. God is the creator of heaven and earth and everything inside including you! Why would u ever think that the Almighty God can't fight his own battle??? You just want to slaughter ur fellow human just becos he/she doesn't believe in ur stupid religion. Abeg, I'm a proud Christian for life! If u like, insult Jesus Christ, all I can do is advise you to ask for forgiveness, I won't stab you. Na ur body go hear am on the last day. Nigeria needs to come up with an anti Muslim campaign too to reduce extremism. I know say my Presido Buhari no go gree. Lol

Unknown said...

This islamics takes their religion too extreme that's why they behave so abnormal... Bt then hmmm china watch out for isis and boko haram cos they are demons

Anonymous said...

U re stupid

Anonymous said...

Gbam!

filis Arinze said...

o wow! dats very extreme

filis Arinze said...

o wow! that is just very extreme...

Unknown said...

This is the mistake caused by Abraham cos he wasn't patient chai... Wat Ishamel's decendant av caused all in the name of religion

Unknown said...

Its nt fair at all

Unknown said...

This is not fair

Unknown said...

Its for the sake of peace.. They can be very dangerous..... Gud one

Oskirin said...

Chinko,make una stop ds if 2 say na play.y must u force people 2 sell wht dey dnt want 2 sell? I will report una 2 world trade organisation.

Anonymous said...

That's good there is no room for ISIS in china.

silo swag said...

Is uncalled 4!

Unknown said...

This islamics takes their religion too extreme that's why they behave so abnormal... Bt then hmmm china watch out for isis and boko haram cos they are demons

Unknown said...

ewwwwwew

Anonymous said...

I like this!
Dis one no be Naija o,
oya make una go try China naa..
Hahaha!!

Unknown said...

ewwwwwww

Unknown said...

hmmmmmn

Nky said...

Imagine

Unknown said...

End time agent@wrk for dis is display of wht is to come frm other countries mostly d civilised one in d near future. God help us.

lucybings amebo said...

Well I dnt knw wat 2 say abt dis bt I feel every1 has d right 2 dere choice of religion. Bt sha o dere country dere business

Anonymous said...

May you all rot in Hell,,you'll be asked on the day of judgement

Anonymous said...

Am a christian but this is very wrong, forcing peple to intentionally sin???? That's bad..... those people saying good news, what is good about this news,, some people are just negative. for no reason.

koshey said...

This is really unfair,you never know the religion accepted by God...Noone should work towards weakening a religion..this is a bad step!

Anonymous said...

May God's wrath be upon all the evil chinese people that want to stop people from practicing their religion. And all of you stupid people that think this is good news, May God's wrath be upon you aswell. bunch of stupid people

Tyana said...

Na wa oo

Unknown said...

China whyyyy. Why have u decided to join countries in the hate of islam. Why have u decided to chuck mouth into wetin no consyn u. Why have you decided to give the world another thing to talk about. Why have u decided to alter world peace. Why have you decided to give dem terrorists a reason to act out their stupidity. Why China why. What happened to freedom

Abiodun said...

Na wa ooo

Anonymous said...

after they will say islam is the problem where as islam is the victim of oppresion

Eze said...

Is like Moslems all over the world, prefer anything NORTH, majority of the Moslems are living in the northern part of the world or northern part of a country.....wot a religion....... Any place there is a religious conflict, just know the place is being occupied by Moslems.....cursed set of ppl

Eze said...

Is like Moslems all over the world, prefer anything NORTH, majority of the Moslems are living in the northern part of the world or northern part of a country.....wot a religion....... Any place there is a religious conflict, just know the place is being occupied by Moslems.....cursed set of ppl

Anonymous said...

We have somw daft pple here

Unknown said...

This one na b/ween the devil and the deep blue sea,Chinese government are known for their intolerance for extreme religion..

Unknown said...

I dey laugh.

Anonymous said...

Shame on Chinese government,

Anonymous said...

Their head de dia #chinese govt #thumbs up

Anonymous said...

Good ryt? But y all d hatred nah? Y persecute just muslims,so being a muslim is now considered a total crime?

Anonymous said...

Good! If every country could clear this Islam away, the world would be @ Peace! Their Allah told dem not to drink but their Allah can tell their Men to neglect d first wife and marry more than one? Mtsheww....Senseless religion!

Anonymous said...

Yassss! Religion of animals....very soon Nigerians will wipe dem off in Jesus name!

mimi said...

Very good of the Chinese govt. other countries should do same bcos it seems d barbaric religion wants to be charge of power across d country but God won't allow that to happen

Anonymous said...

Azin u said good...

Why Israel no do such?
There is over 2 million Muslims and over hundred Of Mosque in Israel.

Unknown said...

I swear, this is really good news. Thumbs up for China, F**k the west

Juleslouis said...

I don't blame them. Whatever they can do to curb d fast growing islam exttremists group is allowed.

Unknown said...

Stupid fool, hoe can this be good news to you? So, you are saying that smoking and drinking is good. Mumu..

Unknown said...

@@Alatishe,OK.Isreal is now a now an islam tolerating country bcos of what china did .Wonders shall never end.

Anonymous said...

Loool, I laugh at the hypocrisy in your comments, so you people are threatened by the fact that cigarettes which pollute the environment and alcohol which damage your liver are not being sold by certain people. Lool I just can't deal.

Anonymous said...

Loool, I laugh at the hypocrisy in your comments, so you people are threatened by the fact that cigarettes which pollute the environment and alcohol which damage your liver are not being sold by certain people. Lool I just can't deal.

Anonymous said...

What is good about the news? And they will later complain that Muslim are terrorist. Is there not suppose to be freedom to practise one's religion as said by Almighty Allah? May God forgive your mouth and those stupid china

Anonymous said...

I can't seems to understand some fools on this blog, I too like this blog pass some retard commenter. God is against something and because of an hatred you gat for a religion u are saying is good. May God forgive ur foul mouths.

Unknown said...

@Alatishe, what are you even saying?

Anonymous said...

Hahahaha..bitter people! Islam will neva be wiped away as long as God exists! So u guys, go sit at d back of a bus and weep all u want. Whre no1 can hear or see u. Can't stop laughing. Funny and sad hypocrites!!

Anonymous said...

All Israel Muslims are not foreigners they are Arab Israel, so nobody can dictate for them.

Anonymous said...

Why not clear all human being on earth? bcus nowhere in this world there is no Muslims....fool

Anonymous said...

Last time I checked 65% of Nigerian population are Muslims....

Unknown said...

In as much as I wld have said dis is a gud development cos of avoiding extremist but pple have right to their religion.And besides Alcohol and Ciga is dengrous to health. China be careful before muslims extremist will start attacking China

Unknown said...

Na dem sabi

Anonymous said...

There was a time Bible is not allowed in China or the he practice of christianity.

Unknown said...

@Emilia, as a muslim, it is our duty to love and respect Jesus peace be upon him. And an educated muslim will not react to anything bad said against islam. It's misunderstanding of Islam.

Anonymous said...

@Olatunji even your reply has an extreme tone to it must ya all be vengeful and violent? How about "I hope they repent and realise this is wrong" and not "extreme wrath is the recompense here after" smh

Anonymous said...

Violent idiot. How about "may these people repent." Your mouth like wrath.

Anonymous said...

Islam is daemonic. Pls Chinese should put the law of Muslims selling pork meat as well. Wipe out islam and terrorist will be no more

Anonymous said...

That religion is the world's number one problem.

Anonymous said...

Yes very good. Scientist pls invent a secret gas that would wipe all Muslims from the surface of the earth. They r a headache to this world. Descendants of a bastard ishmeal. Thumbs up china!

Anonymous said...

and d Muslims n the mosques has been on dat land before the Jews claimed it n formed israel.

ary said...

I have met some really nice Muslims and I know Islam is not about war. The problem is a lot of good Muslims just seat back while a few bad eggs ruins the religion. The world is just afraid and now see all Muslims as a common enemy. I know how bad that feels because I am Igbo and I am a common enemy to both Hausa and Yoruba and until I can change the perception of my people I will continue to be an easy target for them and the same goes for Mualims.

ary said...

Dude would you fight a few knuckle head or take the fight to the world? You should pay attention to what people say at times.

Anonymous said...

What the chinese government did was wrong normally but one cannot blame them. They are only preventing extremist like boko haram and isis

Anonymous said...

see as our Muslim brothers and sister dey cry bcos they say make una sale alcohol wey una dey hide to go buy and drink, if only they cry like this when Muslims kill, all this killings for don stop far back.

Unknown said...

That's not good. Curbing extremism would make more sense if they made laws like "anyone or group of people who attacks another in the name of religious hatred or discrimination will be sentenced to death or life imprisonment with hard labour. But forcing Muslims to disobey their religion is just wrong and ironically "extreme". Although I do wonder, what if an anti-Christianity law was made in a predominantly Muslim country, would they condemn that law the way we Christians are condemning this one. Just wondering.

rabenzy.sr blogspot said...

Islam all the wayyyyyyy!!!!!!! No oda God xept Allah'''''''

Unknown said...

Talkin bout using some extreme measures to curb extremism.

rabenzy.sr blogspot said...

Hmmmmm so proud to be a muslim

Unknown said...

Nice one china,dos muslims think they can control the whole world with their nonsense sharia shit..

Anonymous said...

Oloriburuku omo, from the onset I ve known u on this blog nothing good never come out of ur stinky foul mouth... go back to school cos underage are not needed here. So are u telling me that a good pastor preach in favour of alcohol and cigarettes if yes I won't argue with u but if no that means u are cursed. Oloshi omo abi pabe. ..

Unknown said...

@anon 9:46,please,go and look for a good job.Linda is not the FG

Anonymous said...

ISLAM IS A MAJOR WAHALA FOR THIS WORLD.THEY NEVER MIGRATE TO SAUDI ARABIA OR IRAN BUT TO CHRISTIAN EUROPE.

Unknown said...

@Ngozi,do u know what is a cold war?and the world is not enfing anytime soon.

Anonymous said...

Same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to eat outside during the fasting period in dubai, even though they r not fasting. Also same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to practice their religion freely in some parts of Saudi Arabia. China has every right to do what they want, it's their country. Anyone who can't stand the heat should pls get out of the kitchen, period!

Anonymous said...

Actually it is done to Christians. China is an extremely communist state and thus stifles all forms of religion as much as possible so it doesnf cause disunity.

Anonymous said...

It's because u're blind dats why you can't see the good and beauty of Islam. Understand a religion and yourself before you spit out rubbish from your mouth. China will soon hear it with dis new law. No human being can suppress Almighty Allah 's chosen religion. We are not killers neither are we saddist.

Anonymous said...

Why not say God? Oponu

Anonymous said...

So many daft people. ..
Ur hatred for Islam can't make cure ur stupidity, or reduce our faith...
There is no god but Allah and prophet Muhammad is His messenger...

Unknown said...

Is good jare,go to sokoto and see how they punish Christians for selling some things dere,they Islam thinks they r dey only one that have guts,china make Una pursue Dem before dey form another group for there!any were u see a Muslim there must be trouble. I hate Dem.

Anonymous said...

I look at all the comments by Muslims and they still do not get the fundamental issue. There is a crisis going on in Islam and until Muslims get together and sort it out themselves, there will continue to be people outside the religion who feel they can solve the problem. One of the major reasons why Christianity has survived, is its ability to change with the times.

Anonymous said...

whoever said this is a good news is extremely ignorant. This is a very dumb move by china. Trying to undermine islam? Have you asked yourselves what the main causes of extremism and terrorism are? as far as I am concern, Oppression is one. This is Oppression!!, and this will encourage terrorism. someone from a different country will come and bomb you guys in the name of Oppression. you have encouraged and accelerated what you think you are trying to prevent.

Anonymous said...

whoever said this is a good news is extremely ignorant. This is a very dumb move by china. Trying to undermine islam? Have you asked yourselves what the main causes of extremism and terrorism are? as far as I am concern, Oppression is one. This is Oppression!!, and this will encourage terrorism. someone from a different country will come and bomb you guys in the name of Oppression. you have encouraged and accelerated what you think you are trying to prevent.

Subomi said...

whats that suppose to mean, I'm not Muslim but you cant force people to go against their beliefs

Unknown said...

How do forcing people against their religious will a way of curbing extremism? Its like forcing Christians to eat meat during easter.

Anonymous said...

Prophet Ismail's decedant has caused nothin, it is idiots like u dat provoke ppl to act d way dey r nt meant to.

Anonymous said...

I am a Muslim and I am proud to be. We are not terrorists, whosoever believe we are ia a fool. To all dose ignorant fools commenting, y not fo a research on islam before being judgemental eh? N to d Chinese government I say it is only almighty that will punish you . May God be with my fellow Muslims in China.

Unknown said...

Henry, u talk true no b small.

Unknown said...

NO MATTER YOUR TRICKS ISLAM WILL FOREVER REIGN-WA JAMUH ROSULU LAH LA YA TA SASU

Anonymous said...

Same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to eat outside during the fasting period in dubai, even though they r not fasting. Also same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to practice their religion freely in some parts of Saudi Arabia. China has every right to do what they want, it's their country. Anyone who can't stand the heat should pls get out of the kitchen, period!

Unknown said...

islam is a religion of peace not extremism. Allah forbids extremism in any way whatsoever.
killing people is not jihad. kidnapping of chibok girls is unislamic. you don't marry off kids that are not yours, its not Islamic. all acts of extremism as seen today in the world all over are unislamic. little do you all know of the religion. Many anti-islam campaigners are only threatened by virtues and concepts of the true Islamic ideologies, so they often hide under the flag of islam and perpetrate their selfish heinous acts.

Anonymous said...

Same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to eat outside during the fasting period in dubai, even though they r not fasting. Also same way Christians and people of other religions are not allowed to practice their religion freely in some parts of Saudi Arabia. China has every right to do what they want, it's their country. Anyone who can't stand the heat should pls get out of the kitchen, period!

Unknown said...

Pls sharrap..Islam is a big global problem. I wish almighty God will just wipe all of you out already. See your face..wicked bitch!!

Anonymous said...

All so called "good" muslims should condemn the killings and violence carried out by fellow muslims instead of staying silent or getting defensive about your religion. All the violence around the world would have died down if only you guys stood up for what you considered right.

Unknown said...

I shake my head reading all dis comment. Only if all dis Christians commenting hear know its history and all its atrocities I.e d crusade, LRA and Kal klux Klan did in d past...I see dis much hatred from you all and yet you look into a Muslim eyes and call dem d heartless once??? See you are all truly Christ followers!!! Alcohol nd smoking remains wrong both inside nd outside Islam. Dis terrorist are not upto 3% of d Muslims population, i know y'all don't know dat too...

Anonymous said...

Hian! So Muslims can speak out lyk? When u guys were busy oppressing odas if u all had spoken out to condemn it d world wud av bin a better place. Now u cry foul! heheheeeee. I trust chinko people dem no go allow all dat rubbish! Na nuclear weapon de go use wipe una out. See how it hurts now. Evil religion dat preaches hate! God pass una!

Anonymous said...

well for those of you who know nothing about Islam you can say whatever you like but the facts still remain the same about Islam: no compulsion in Islam,no extremism, its a religion of peace and it will continue to grow because its the truth.If you care to know more about it get a copy of the Glorious Quran and the Hadiths(the sayings and the deeds of the Holy Prophet)and stop speaking ignorantly about the religion

Anonymous said...

well for those of you who know nothing about Islam you can say whatever you like but the facts still remain the same about Islam: no compulsion in Islam,no extremism, its a religion of peace and it will continue to grow because its the truth.If you care to know more about it get a copy of the Glorious Quran and the Hadiths(the sayings and the deeds of the Holy Prophet)and stop speaking ignorantly about the religion

mira cookie said...

Mehn I eat meat during easter oooo! + you Muslims have no right to complain here your brothers have portrayed your religion in a bad way, just pray for God guidance and all... coz sometimes I feel Islam was just created to kill people for the fun of it.

Anonymous said...

You're just shallow minded

Anonymous said...

I didn't know illiteracy is still rampant at this modern era. Well I'm a Muslim and a proud one at that. ISLAM IS PEACE

Anonymous said...

I still see Jesus personality as "The ONLY Clear & Pure Head & Heart" totally free from lies, deceptions, hatred, wickedness etc...

Anonymous said...

Does allah or mohammed kno freedom causing gr8 confusion 4 generations... Look at Jesus if u're serious bout conquering wickedness

Anonymous said...

The bible says we can tell those dat love 2curse than 2bless..is Chinese govt a Christian govt 2u?

Anonymous said...

So till now una never get say allah commands muslims to slaughter Jews and Christians alike 4 reward rite inside koran and any muslim who no kill with him own hand must support " morally" / otherwise 4 him own reward.

Ahmadu Bello said...

@ Da Dulcie, sorry but you are the one who needs serious medical attention. Some of U islamists claim u are a religion of peace but you are responsible for all the wars in the world right now. Is isis from another religion? Are they not your people? Any religion that spreads by forcefully imposing itself on people is not it at all. There are many other religions...buddhism, atheism, scientology to mention a few, and NONE of them force people to join them like your religion does. They don't kill people like your religion does. Once they give some of your people chance, you think you can take over the place. Foreign nations are regretting ever allowing your people to settle in their lands eg France. Some of you are just time bombs waiting to explode. It shows sef that you are one of them, that is why you think you are getting stronger. You better leave that religion or practice it the right way, you are in bondage if you don't know. A so-called peaceful religion that has no regard for human life. Kudos to the REAL muslims out there, that are truly peaceful and godly at heart and do not impose themselves on others. A big shout-out to all of them! China carry go jare. Abeg somebody should give dadulcie a cigarette and a glass of remy's. She is obviously unsettled and needs something to calm her down small.

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