Can I bring an anti-religious book into Saudi Arabia?
Could I bring books like The God Delusion from Richard Dawkins to Saudi Arabia?
What will happen if they saw this book in my hand during the check-in or somewhere else in Saudi Arabia?
What about books about evolution or fiction like The Da Vinci Code etc. ;D
Anybody experienced that in Saudi Arabia?
What can I expect?
Could that be punishable by a fine or put in a prison cell?
Best Answer
The Saudis are less concerned about anti-"religious" books per se, than about anti-Muslim books. The greatest danger lies with anything that is anti-Mohammed, or anti-Islam, or even anti-clergy (religious men).
If they are "anti-religious" in the sense of being anti-Christian, anti-Jewish, or pro atheist, the Saudis might not care.
On the other hand, Playboy magazine would be considered "anti-religious" because it violates Shariah law sensibilities, even though it is technically "not religious." You're more likely to get in trouble with Playboy than with, say, "the God Delusion" or the Da Vinci Code.
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Can you bring books into Saudi Arabia?
All Pornographic material such as books, DVD's, magazines etc. *Women's Fashion magazines with images of models in revealing clothing might be confiscated. Politically sensitive material. Articles and books contrary to Muslim or Saudi Arabian beliefs or morality will not be allowed into the country.Can you take a Bible into Saudi Arabia?
The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others. However, the Saudi authorities accept the private practice of religions other than Islam, and you can bring a religious text into the country as long as it is for your personal use.What can you not take to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi law prohibits importation of the following products: weapons, alcohol, narcotics, pork and pork products, pornographic materials, distillery equipment, retreaded or used tires, used clothing, and certain sculptures.Does Saudi Arabia have blasphemy laws?
Persons accused of blasphemy may be subjected to torture or to cruel and degrading treatment as well as to prolonged and solitary detention. The proceedings which determine an accused's fate may be secret. Execution is usually by beheading with a sword for males and by firing squad for females.The Terrifying Truth About The Antichrist
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