6 Comments 
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Social Welfare has issued a statement reaffirming Sierra Leone’s commitment to religious tolerance and national unity, following the circulation of videos on social media in which certain religious leaders reportedly discouraged Muslims from accepting food or extending goodwill to Christians during the Christmas season.
In a press release dated 27 December 2025, the Ministry emphasized that such views do not reflect the values or traditions of Sierra Leone, a nation long recognized for peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians.
“For generations, communities have lived together as neighbours and families, sharing meals, celebrations, and mutual respect without compromising personal beliefs”
The Ministry reminded the public that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, it also upholds tolerance, respect, and social cohesion. Messages that promote division or exclusion, the Ministry said, run contrary to these principles. Acts such as sharing food, exchanging greetings during religious celebrations, and extending goodwill across faiths are seen as expressions of humanity that strengthen community bonds and national peace.
The Ministry further called on all religious leaders and public figures to exercise responsibility and restraint, particularly on social media, and to use their influence to promote peace, unity, and mutual understanding.
The Government reiterated its commitment to protecting religious freedom while ensuring national harmony and social stability.
This is absolutely insane to the government how u people failed to comprehend simple message
The Imam is saying anybody who cook for the sake of Christmas and gift it to u should not accept it
Is it a bad message?
Islam is covering with principle
Christmas is not for Muslim even by hear it name tell you it doesn’t belong to your religions practice
Our prophet said we should be kid to people that are in other religions but we should not participate with them in any activities or ritual
Hear is a simple instance
America they allow same sex married
Here when you do that u will go to jail
Why because we don’t share same principle
Every religion has it own constitution
Brought there prophet ok
You are nothing but a big idiot tweeeeeeee
That so-called sheikh must called to book. People of this country are known for coexistence and religious tolerance. He should have preached that to his family at home.
The uproar surrounding this person’s expression of his faith is honestly overblown and unjustified. The sheikh was simply stating that Muslims should refrain from celebrating occasions that oppose their beliefs, as it could lead to negative spiritual consequences. At no point did he suggest that Christians are condemned or that Muslims should harm anyone celebrating Christmas. It’s essential to recognize that true religious tolerance involves permitting others to preach their convictions without feeling personally affronted.
Go and sleep you are seriously sick
Mansoor or whatever you call yourself. Your argument is flawed, weak and inconsistent. You can not even express yourself clearly. Also,your post is bogged with very poor construction of sentences, grammar and spelling mistakes.
By my assessment, you are not a true Muslim. You are a PAGAN hiding under the cloak of Islam. You do not even understand the fundamental basics and tenents of Islam. Islam is based on kindness, peace and unity, but you are preaching the opposite. You will surely go to the hottest part of hell when you die. As I said earlier, you are not a true Muslim but a Kafirr.