2006-09-29 11:44:20 · 16 answers · asked by Gotta Know 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am getting a lot of mixed answers to this question. As a result, I am even more confused now than before!
Is there not just a simple "Yes" or "No" answer to this query?
2006-09-29 12:36:37 · update #1
"Let there be no compulsion in the religion: Surely the Right Path is clearly distinct from the crooked path."
"Those who believe, then disbelieve, then believe again, then disbelieve, and then increase in their disbelief - Allah will never forgive them nor guide them to the path." Surah An-Nisa', 4:137.
The above make it clear that a man's belief is his own business. Still there is alot of debate over a hadith (a narration written by a companion of the prophet) that reads: "Kill whoever changes his religion" The fact that only one person narrates this deems it weak. Also, if this were true it would mean that if anyone converted out of, say, Judaism to Islam theyd be killed (which makes no sense) There was NEVER a reported execution of apostates in the time of the prophet depite one man who became Christian. This incident itself is proof of the Prophet's gentleness. When one converts out of Islam (probably due to misunderstanding it or mental trauma) it is very heart breaking for Muslims. We feel we really do have the right religion; and that this open defiancy of the truth is a big sin. That doesnt mean we can kill them though. There is not enough substantial evidence that indicates execution is an appropriate measure for apostasy. You will get mixed answers but I gurantee you mine is the most extensive. God bless! peace
2006-09-29 12:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, that is untrue.
Surah Al Baqara 2.256: Let there be no force (or compulsion) in religion: Surely Truth stands out clear from error.
Apostacy is not encouraged by Muslims because it's like you are losing a member of a very big family. Some countries may not allow people to leave Islam but that is not the teachings of the Qur'an.
2006-09-29 23:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mawarda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today I read story in the holy Koran it says that some people wants to convert to Islam in the morning and return back to their religion at night. They do this to mislead people to make them think that something wrong with Islam as religion so no one fallow it. I guess this is the reason may be I am wrong.God know.
2006-09-29 18:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by seven seas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that's true. i took a religion and democracy class last spring and we had to read the koran, and i'm almost positive that people who leave the religion are called infidels, and that they may be punished by death. i doubt most muslims follow this (just like christians don't cut off the hands of people who steal, even though the bible says to), but it is in the koran i think.
2006-09-29 18:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by eva 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a recent case in Afganistan where a man had converted to Cristianity and the government was under a lot of pressure to execute him. Fortunately, The U.S. applied some pressure and he was allowed to move to another country. I think it was England but I'm not sure.
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2006-09-29 18:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by ci82105909 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not allowed? Think about what you are asking...... if you leave, you obviously have a different set of religeous beliefs. Therefor, who is going to strike you down? Allah? The one you have renounced? Or maybe a group of Islamic terrorists who's sole purpose is to force non-believers into accepting their own set of beliefs? Either way, consider your own answers before asking such foolish questions.
2006-09-29 18:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by woody sims 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No,this is not true.Im muslim and Im sad as I read some stupid answers above that arent true at all.When Ur a muslim U can change ur religion and no one will hurt U,the decision is Urs.
Allah bless U.
2006-09-29 18:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes . it s absolutly right . you are free to join . but you are not free to leave . if you leave you become a heretic . but dont afraid at all. once you become a muslim and know all the truth about islam you ll never leave that . I promiss you.
2006-09-29 19:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by behnam_barzin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not. islam is a belief. beliefs can start or stop without the permission of others. no one has the ability to control even their own beliefs, much less someone else's.
2006-09-29 18:56:57 · answer #9 · answered by tobykeogh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
You're confusing Islam with Catholicism!!! You can be a 'fallen away' Catholic, but once baptized, you're in forever!
2006-09-29 18:47:30 · answer #10 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋