International Religious Freedom Report: Oman The Basic Law
prohibits discrimination based on religion and provides for the
freedom to practice religious rites as long as doing so does not
disrupt public order; in accordance with tradition, it declares
that Islam is the state religion and that Shari'a is the basis
of legislation. Government policies contributed to the generally
free practice of religion, but within defined parameters that
placed some limitations on the right in practice. There was no
change in the status of respect for religious freedom by the
Government during the reporting period; however, the Government
did lift previously imposed limitations on the number of
religious workers in the country and shortened the process for
granting permission to religious leaders to enter the country
from two months to one week. There were no reports of societal
abuses based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. The
U.S. Government discusses religious freedom with the Government
as part of its overal