Does Islam prescribe  punishment for Apostacy??
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The Holy Quran on Freedom of Conscience\nPUNISHMENT OF APOSTACY IN ISLAM \nFrom one point of view the universe created by God Almighty is divided into two portions. A large portion does that which it is commanded by God Almighty to do, and thus carries out the will of God. The other portion has been given the choice to carry out God's behest or to ignore it. This second portion is man upon whom God Almighty has conferred freedom of action. \nEverything besides man carries out that which God Almighty desires it to do. For instance, the Holy Quran says concerning the angels: They do that which they are commanded ( 66: 7). From this point of view everything besides man is an angel, as it does that which it is commanded to do. The winds carry out whatever they are commanded. During a particular season the trees are commanded to shed their leaves and they do so. The fields are sometimes commanded to produce good harvests and they do so. Sometimes God commands them: I am wroth with a certain region of the earth, so let it bring about conditions of famine, and the same region which has previously produced the means of nourishment for the people, thereupon brings about conditions of famine. \n\nIslam is the religion of nature. So far as man is concerned the notion of compulsion in human life is inconsistent with the divine project of the universe, inasmuch as if God Almighty had imposed His will upon man there would have been no difference between man and an animal, or a tree or a stone. Islam being in accord with human nature sets forth a teaching, concerning the freedom of conscience and the freedom of belief, which establishes an ideal for the world. It is not only certain religions that have permitted compulsion in matters of faith, but several philosophic conceptions are also opposed to freedom of conscience and regard compulsion as permissible. Islam does not permit anything of the kind. Islam has established an ideal standard in respect of freedom of conscience. God Almighty has said in effect: This is the religion of nature which comprises perfect guidance. A perfect Book has been revealed. No other teaching fulfils human needs to a greater degree, nor provides greater beneficence for man, nor discloses to man more clearly the ways that bring man nearer to God. It is Islam alone which has thrown open to man all the gates of approach to God. It imposes no compulsion nor does it permit any. In Islam God says: I account compulsion as evil. I proclaim freedom of conscience and guarantee freedom of belief. \n\nReflection upon the Holy Quran reveals several aspects of this teaching. For instance, it is said: Proclaim, O Prophet, O mankind the Truth has indeed come to you from your Lord. Then whoso follows the guidance, follows it only for the good of his own self, and whoso errs does so only to his own detriment. I am not appointed a keeper over you (10: 109). \nHere the Holy Prophet, peace be on him, has been commanded to proclaim to mankind that perfect truth has been presented to them in the Holy Quran in the form of the teachings of Islam. He who accepts it does so only to his own good" and he who goes astray does so only to his own loss. The Holy Prophet is commanded to proclaim that he is not responsible for the people. They them- selves have to provide for their own good, or to earn the wrath of God Almighty. This is not his business. Every soul must bear this responsibility for itself. \n\nIt is pointed out that every path that guides to the gardens of the pleasure of God Almighty has been described in the Holy Quran. It is the business of man to tread along them of his own free will, or to turn away from them of his own will. The Holy Prophet, peace be on him, bears no responsibility in that behalf, nor would he exercise any compulsion in respect of it. \nAgain it is said: Proclaim O Prophet: This is the truth from your Lord; then let him who will, believe, and let him who will, disbelieve. We have prepared for the
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Well...\nMay Allah forgive you..
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of course not. they have a hard enough time with the current system of punishment.\n\nand do you really want someone else deciding what you get merits and demerits for? if so, look into Christianity, particular Catholicism
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Christians by and large do not punish people for converting to another religion; they just become disheartened and realize that the person probably wasn't really a born-again Christian. In Muslim societies however, people are brutally punished and sometimes even murdered from converting to Christianity. One of the greatest sins in Islam is denouncing Allah and changing their religion.\n\n Islam is a religion of wickedness.
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Muslims may be taught the lie. The most I can do is pray that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will make His Name great among all people. By the way were're not always wrong.
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No it isn't written anywhere in the Quran that the rape of a women is acceptable in any circumstances. The punishment for rape is death.
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One very important thing that Islam teaches is that the Almighty GOD if full of Mercy. He forgives again and again, and He loves sincere repentance.\n\nOffer two units of optional prayer then make a supplication, as sincerely as you possibly can, asking for His forgiveness for all your previous sins and for His Mercy now and on the Day of Judgment (and also for your family and all the Muslims).\n\nI can almost guarantee that doing so will make you feel better.
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In Islam we are told by God that we will each be judged by what we did with our lives, good or bad. Those of us who knew Him and followed Him can gain Paradise, those of us who knew Him but refused Him will not. Those who did not know Him will not be judged based on something they had no knowledge of. There will be Muslims and non-Muslims who enter Paradise, and there will be Muslims and non-Muslims who do NOT enter Paradise. Your title does not guarantee your place in eternity, only your deeds and your devotion to your Creator.
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nice question, i would tell you to email your question to \naskislam@aol.com\n\nthe person that will answer your question is a former christian preacher and now reverted to islam he will answer your question with refrences, u will get the maximam benefit
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What you say is historically correct according to Islamic history references. Even if that was common by the time, I would expect prophet Muhammed to change it to a more moral practice.
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2 Thess. talks about a great apostasy, or falling away from the faith. However the book of Acts talks about a great revival. There will be an apostasy in the West, with Islam filling the void of Christianity in Europe, and a revival in the undevoloped countries. We can do missions in Europe, but I believe that many of their hearts are hardened to the gospel already.  : (
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Yes.\n\nIslam teaches us that we should be friendly to all people. Islam teaches us that we should deal even with our enemies with justice and fairness. Allah says in the Qur'an in the beginning of the same Surat Al-Ma’dah: [O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as witnesses to fair dealings and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just, that is next to piety. Fear Allah, indeed Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.] (Al-Ma’dah 5 :8)\n\n■ Muslims are allowed to have non-Muslims as friends as long as they keep their own faith and commitment to Islam pure and strong.
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It is so revealing to read all the posts, we take the freedom we live in the West as a granted fact of life and project it as if it was like that all over the world.\n\nThe question is very strong... but the answer is actually a strong yes one may not get killed but certainly be harrassed, penalised and often persecuted YES. (I am a member of an inter-cultural institute where I get to understand the issues of refugees and religious issues are a strong part of it)\n\nHow is that ?\n\nHere are Facts then after I will share specific cases:\n\n1) 100% of Muslin countries even Turkey... have special different legal “previledges” (lower) treatment for religions other than Islamic for Muslims\n\n2) Most Christians left Islamic countries within the 20th century - Actually 75% or Arabs in america and over 98% in Latin America are Christian Arabs immigrants (Palestinians, Lebanese and Egyptians …)... at the same time, the original Christian popululation is still dwinding...such as is the case in Palestine where we are withnessing mistreatment of Christians in certain isolated villages… The laws may look tolerant in those villages, but the social and communal intolerance is palpable.\n\n3) The arabic Jews left most Muslim countries for the same reasons.... limitations of their rights and in many instances mistreatment... Some say Israel is the biggest Arabic Jewrefigee camp in the world...(morrocans, Egyptians. Irakees, Tunisians Iranians etc…)\n\n4) 95% of Islamic countries have laws that clearly condemns other religion to share and teach or evangelize, it is considered procelytism and a crime that can lead to the death penalty... Pakistan has one of the most effensive, Irak"s current constitution is even less tolerant of their Chaldean Christian community, and Egypt has laws that really does not allow the Copts and other Christian denomination from doing what they want such as permits approval to build, repair or expand their churches… You will notice that even the most recent churches look like forteresses.\n\n5) Turkey is still hiding a lot of the facts that pertains to the Armenian Genocide. People still went to prison in 2005 for trying to expose those facts...\n\n6) Indonesia technically is a secular Government but the laws are based on Islamic jurisprudence… The Christians and anemiste are more and more persecuted by radical groups\n\n7) Malaysia, with a muslim population of less than 50% have elected a government that intalled the Islamic law (Sharia) and in that law, all mixed marriage … are not consired both as Muslims by the state (Fastest growing religion ??) and there are more and more previledges that other denominations are loosing day by day… The Hindous, Buddhists and Sikhs are feeling the different treatments since the Islamic Government has been in power.\n\n\nCases Here in North Amerca:\n\nMany muslim women have been known to hide their change of faith to their community due to pressure and threat.\n\nThe affirm that you are Atheis is even worsed in an islamic country, many refugees had to change name even here in coming to america for protection against communal threats.\n\nWoman who have converted to other denominations have often been forced not only to devorce but, in Islamic Law, the father have right over the children, the fathers have left with the children and the mother is without any trace, news of them….\n\nConversions is a dishonor to the family…. Honor crimes are not norm yet not unknown even here in America to restore the family’s honor and respect… (some cases were related to conversions into Christianity.\n\n\nI could go on and on and be very specific… But the point is, it is not exposed due to fear of repercussions. No, it is not something that is generalized yet there is deep rooted silence about these issues in Muslim and Islamic circles.\n\nSo please, before you say “I think”  or “I don’t see why not” or “Of course you can” read about the subject and
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Its really not right to judge another person whether Muslim or non-Muslim, its really just between yourself and Allah, Allah will forgive who he wills and punish those he wills, if you believe you have repented enough for your sins and do not committ the same sins over again then Im sure you'll be forgiven. And as for the deen, i wouldn't worry about what the rest of the muslims think/say about you its your relationship with God, not your relationship with other muslims that makes you a righteous person.
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islam does not teach peace mercy and forgivenes. it teaches hate racism and the killing of innocent people. what other religion teaches that if you blow your self up you will be rewarded with 72 virgins. this is a crazy an violent religion.
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Islam means submission. They are not free because they force submission from their followers while killing those who do not follow Islam.
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Yes, and what if they are wrong and Islam is right? Then they will go to the same place us lol! Or maybe the Jews are right and then they will also get punished for idolising. In the end it boils down to where and by whom you get brought up. Christians/ Judaism and Islam have just done to much harm in the past for me to trust any of them.