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There are very strict rules regarding drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia, but now foreign non-Muslims, i.e. people of other religions coming from other countries besides Muslims, have been given many relaxations regarding drinking alcohol. However, there are many conditions for this. In such a situation, the question arises that if a Muslim drinks alcohol in Saudi Arabia, how much punishment does he face? What are the rules there regarding this?
Why is alcohol banned in Saudi Arabia?
It is noteworthy that Sharia law is applicable in Saudi Arabia, in which the rules regarding making, importing, selling, maintaining and drinking liquor etc. are very strict. These rules are applicable to all types of people, whether they are Muslims or non-Muslims. If someone drinks or possesses alcohol here, it is considered a crime.
How much punishment do Muslims get?
There are strict restrictions on keeping, drinking or selling alcohol in Saudi Arabia. Here, there is a provision of fine, jail and flogging as punishment for doing so. If we look at media reports, here people who possess or drink liquor in public are punished with 40 to 80 lashes. At the same time, jail sentence can range from 6 months to several years. Besides, heavy fines are also imposed. If the accused is a foreigner, he is deported. The important thing is that while following these rules, no distinction is made between Muslim or non-Muslim.
What has changed in the rules now?
It is worth noting that the Saudi Arabian government has given some relaxation regarding drinking alcohol etc. during the last few years, but this is only for very special foreign residents. Under this, only those non-Muslims who earn more than 50 thousand riyals or about 13 thousand dollars will be allowed to drink alcohol.
Why is Saudi Arabia changing the rules?
Now the question arises that why Saudi Arabia, which strictly enforces Sharia law, is now changing its rules regarding alcohol, then the answer is the Football World Cup to be held in 2034. Apart from this, Saudi officials are focusing more on increasing revenue and tourism apart from earning from oil.
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