Take your bible, but don’t take copies

Many countries are tolerant of other religious practices, but beware of materials that could be confiscated or get you into trouble with the law.

While predominantly Islamic countries do accept the private practice of religions other than Islam, beware of what religious materials you take with you when traveling. For example, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice for Saudi Arabia warns that religious books and materials brought in for personal use may be confiscated. If you’re caught importing large quantities of religious books other than the Quran, you will be suspected of trying to convert others and you could face serious penalties.

Other countries have similar bans on religious materials, so check before you go and don’t take a book or artifact that you would be upset to lose.