Non-Muslims Must Obey Islamic Rules” — German Cleric’s Sermon Sparks Controversy A sermon attributed to German-based Islamic preacher Ahmad Abul Baraa at Berlin’s As-Sahaba Mosque has stirred debate online following the circulation of a controversial statement. In the remark, the cleric was quoted as saying: “Non-Muslims must obey Islamic rules. If they don’t, they will be punished twice: once for not believing, and once for breaking the rules.”