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Islamic leaders in Somalia say they will flog anyone caught using or selling condoms.


Islamic leaders in Somalia say they will flog anyone caught using of selling condoms. Sheikh sheikh
 or shaykh

Among Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders.
 Nur Barud, chairman of the Ulema Council, explains that the use of condoms will increase adultery adultery

Sexual relations between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse. Prohibitions against adultery are found in virtually every society; Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions all condemn it, and in some Islamic countries it is still punishable by
, and that those promoting adultery deserve to be punished pun·ish  
v. pun·ished, pun·ish·ing, pun·ish·es

v.tr.
1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault.

2. To inflict a penalty for (an offense).

3.
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Title Annotation:Brickbats
Author:Oliver, Charles
Publication:Reason
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:Apr 1, 2004
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