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Guinness to Muslims: Stay Away, but Come Party

Posted Sep 1st 2009 1:15AM by TMZ Staff

Muslims have been banned from attending a huge Guinness beer celebration headlined by the Black Eyed Peas later this month in Kuala Lumpur -- and now the beer company is fighting back ... kinda ... sorta ... not really.


The ban stems from an Islamic law prohibiting Muslims from the consumption of alcohol -- and the Malaysian website for the event strictly states "Party is only open to non-Muslims aged 18 years and above." How they will actually enforce it? No clue.

In a statement playing to all sides, Guinness tells TMZ: "The Ministry in Malaysia determines the parameters in which the concert can be handled. We will adhere to whatever the regulations are in the country. If that is their point of view, that's their point of view," but adds "Everybody has a right to go or not go to the concert."

So, hear that Muslims -- You're banned ... but go anyway.



Tags: black eyed peas, BlackEyedPeas, guinness, kuala lumpur, KualaLumpur, malaysia

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1. i wouldnt want them at my party either lol jk

Posted at 1:22AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Dickface!

2. If Malaysia's anything like the Gulf, they'll have id cards which indicate the card holder's religion.

Posted at 1:27AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Lola

3. Second!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:33AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Simone

4. Muslim people don't know how to let loose and have fun. It's very sad.

Posted at 1:40AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Charles

5. Ha!! have you ever been to an arab wedding?!? those people know how to PARTY!!

Posted at 1:46AM on Sep 1st 2009 by sam

6. comon, give slack to Muslims! I am from Malaysia, and the whole reason why the Government is doing all this nonsense is to spew down the heat from the Malay Woman who was sentenced to caning! Now, THAT'S ANOTHER STORY. TMZ, get the heat on that!!

Posted at 1:54AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Ade

7. As a Muslim who parties, I find some of the comments made quite offensive, but mostly ignorant.

Posted at 1:56AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Lola

8. I take it that Mr Obama won't be attending.....

Posted at 2:12AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Hillary

9. Hy! Malaysia is just like any other backward Muslim country.Commonly, give slack to Muslims. The whole reason why the Government is doing all this nonsense is to spew down the heat from the Malay Woman who was sentenced to caning!

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Posted at 11:06AM on Oct 6th 2009 by swapmycouncilhouse

10. People comments are ignorant, and this article is sad.
-Peace and freedom of religion to all-

Posted at 2:26AM on Sep 1st 2009 by jaynine

11. I have seen drunk white people... Let me just say that I don't think drinking is a fun thing.

Posted at 3:07AM on Sep 1st 2009 by akd

12. You all joking about Muslims are so ignorant and prejudiced. It's hilarious. I feel sorry for you.

Posted at 3:12AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Intelligent person

13. That's nothing - Malaysia sentences people to death for pot. Two people in the last week alone. That country has "Human Rights Atrocities" written all over it. http://cannabisculture.com/v2/content/woman-gets-death-sentence-marijuana-malaysia

I don't understand why they prohibit Cannabis. I'm not even a Muslim but even I know Muhammad stated - to plant trees even if they feel sure the end of the world is tomorrow. He (Allah) also did not allow destruction of crops or plant life even while in battle with their enemies. He said: "If any Muslim plants any plant and a human being or an animal eats of it, he will be rewarded as if he had given that much in charity."

Once again, prohibition causes more death and destruction than any drugs ever could. Even if they want to continue to make it illegal, is it a "crime" that deserves the death penalty?

Damn, if I lived in Malaysia I'd need to drink too. Good move, Guinness, those people need a little cheer in their lives! Drink up!

Posted at 3:34AM on Sep 1st 2009 by MaryJane

14. I'm an American living in Dubai. Muslims don't eat pork and when I go to the grocery store all pork products are kept in a separate room. The sign at the door entrance says: "NOT FOR MUSLIMS".

The Islamic religion prohibits consumption of alcohol and pork. But smoking cigarettes is OK.

Posted at 3:38AM on Sep 1st 2009 by Living in Dubai

15. TMZ, u r a bunch of f'ing clowns....Stir the "pot"....GAFS

Posted at 3:45AM on Sep 1st 2009 by TCM

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