Is Apostasy a Crime ?
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Apostasy in Islam (Arabic: ??? riddah, literally means: "relapse" or "regress" but usually translates to "apostasy", or ?????? irtid?d) is commonly defined in Islam as the rejection in word or deed of one's former religion (apostasy) by a person who was previously a follower of Islam. Islamic scholarship differs on its punishment, ranging from execution – based on an interpretation of certain hadiths – to no punishment at all as long as they "do not work against the Muslim society or nation." The majority of Muslim scholars hold to the traditional view that apostasy is punishable by death or imprisonment until repentance, at least for adult men of sound mind. Converts from Islam to Christianity have likewise criticized the traditional position. According to Islamic law apostasy is identified by a list of actions such as conversion to another religion, denying the existence of God, rejecting the prophets, mocking God or the prophets, idol worship, rejecting the sharia, or permitting behavior that is forbidden by the sharia, such as adultery or the eating of forbidden foods or drinking of alcoholic beverages.
Authors and Affiliations
Zabih Motahari-Khah| Department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Law Principles , Tuyserkan Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tuyserkan , Iran, email: zabih_motaharikhah@yahoo.com
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