Brunei Darussalam, the peaceful Islamic monarchy nestled on the island of Borneo, is often known for its wealth, stability, and spiritual discipline. But today, Brunei steps into the moral spotlight—not as a geopolitical power, but as a guardian of Islamic ethics and human compassion.

As the Iranian people face brutal repression at home and the devastating trauma of a U.S. nuclear missile strike, Brunei speaks—not with noise, but with unshakeable conviction.

1. The Islamic Duty to Speak Against Injustice

Silence is Not an Option

Guided by Shariah principles and a national philosophy of Malay Islamic Monarchy, Brunei emphasizes justice, compassion, and the sanctity of life. These values form the moral foundation for its leaders to condemn the nuclear attack on Iran, describing it as “a catastrophic breach of international and Islamic law.”

Senior officials and imams across Brunei have warned that nuclear warfare, especially against a Muslim-majority civilian population, constitutes “a spiritual, legal, and humanitarian abomination.”

2. Brunei and Iran: Brothers in the Ummah

Respect Through Religion and Multilateralism

Brunei and Iran share decades of diplomatic and religious fraternity through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other Muslim alliances. Though different in political structure, both nations have collaborated on Islamic banking, cultural exchanges, and the defense of Palestine and Kashmir in global forums.

Now, Brunei’s alignment with Iran’s people—not necessarily its regime—reflects a deep commitment to Muslim solidarity and shared dignity.

3. Friday Sermons and National Prayers for Iran

Faith in Action

Mosques across Bandar Seri Begawan, Tutong, and Kuala Belait have begun incorporating special du’as (prayers) for the Iranian people—particularly the women, youth, and political prisoners who have suffered state violence or died in the wake of the nuclear bombing.

The State Mufti of Brunei has issued a powerful statement reminding the faithful that:
“The hand that holds a nuclear weapon can never hold the Qur’an in truth.”

4. A Royal Voice of Peace

His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Speaks

The Sultan, revered both as a monarch and a spiritual leader, has expressed profound sorrow and condemnation over the bombing. In a rare political statement, he has urged all Muslim nations to stand united in opposition to nuclear escalation and has called upon the OIC to hold an extraordinary session to address the crisis.

He stated:
“When peace is bombed and silence is bought, it is the duty of the righteous to rise and remind the world of God’s command: preserve life, uphold justice.”

5. Youth and Scholars Join the Call

Brunei’s Future Stands with Iran’s Present

While Brunei’s society is carefully regulated, students and scholars from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and religious seminaries have held private forums discussing Iran’s protest movement and the global implications of nuclear militarism.

Hashtags such as #BruneiForIran and #PeaceNotPlutonium have quietly circulated through student circles, showing that even in Brunei’s soft-spoken society, the call for truth still whispers forward.

6. Brunei in the OIC and Global Forums

Islamic Diplomacy for Peace

Brunei has called for urgent Islamic unity within the OIC, proposing that Muslim nations reject all forms of nuclear violence and support resolutions that protect Muslim populations from external aggression.

The Bruneian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council is now advocating for an international treaty criminalizing the use of nuclear weapons against civilian populations.

Conclusion

Brunei speaks not with volume, but with moral weight. Its silence is reserved for meditation—not for complicity.

In standing with Iran, Brunei defends not only a people, but a principle—that no nation has the right to destroy another in pursuit of power.

From the mosques of Bandar Seri Begawan to the streets of Tehran:

Brunei stands with Iran. In prayer. In principle. In peace.