ردة disbelief or renouncing of Islam by a Muslim.
Questions tagged [apostasy]
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Can someone end up leaving Islam through neglect?
Converting to Islam is a simple process: say the shahada (testimony of faith) and mean it. (There's a bit of a debate about witnesses: Do I need to convert in front of witnesses to become a Muslim?) However, my experience is that there are a lot…
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Is conversion between Islamic denominations considered apostasy?
I believe the question is enough. Also, is conversion between schools considered apostasy? (I suppose conversion to denominations not universally accepted as Islam could be considered apostasy, such as Ahmadiyya.)
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How do I reply to the criticism of Islam for the law of capital punishment for apostasy?
The punishment for apostasy in Islam is execution.
The Western world mocks Islam for this. They say that they are more peaceful as they don't interfere with someone's personal life, blah blah blah.
How should a Muslim reply to the…
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How is Islam a "religion of peace" when the Quran says that apostasy is punishable by death?
I have heard many claim that Islam is a religion of peace. If that's true then why are you not free to disbelieve? Supposedly apostasy is punishable by death according to Islam. (I read it in an answer to some other question on this site). That…
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Is it considered apostasy if association with Islam was only hereditary?
Most people belonging to a faith will do whatever it takes to raise their child to see only their hereditary faith as orthodox (righteous one) and all others as unorthodox.
If a person was only manipulated by his/her parents to declare their…
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Apostasy law and free decision on faith
If apostasy is a crime that is to be punished, like in many Muslim countries, how can a Muslim's decision to believe in Allah considered as free if it is influenced by fear of punishment?
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How does Islam look on someone that leaves the religion
Is it true when you leave islam that Islamic communitity must kill him or her?
And how does Islam treats ex-muslims??
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