Abstract | الملخص

This research deals with the topic of Apostasy in Islam. Apostasy threatens the spiritual existence of the Islamic Nation (Ummah’); it leads/guides the social basis subjecting it to breakdown/collapse. Consequently, the punishment of apostasy (in the form of capital punishment) cannot be considered a form of compulsion in religion; rather, it is a punishment dictated for the sake of combating or resisting a crime that penetrates/disseminates poison, division and uncertainty within and through the social fabric of society and the foundation on which it is based, which is religion (Deen). I have made an attempt through this research to remedy some of the rulings dealing with apostasy through the process of defining apostasy, its rulings and the conditions that must be met in an apostate so that Shariah law maybe applied. I have also presented and demonstrated various scholarly opinions emanating from the various schools of thought (Mathahib) with regards to the punishment of apostasy. I have come to the conclusion that punishment must be applied within the scope of Islamic jurisprudence in society taking into account all fronts and social activity. Finally, I have approached some rulings dealing with apostasy, such as the ruling with regards to a female apostate. I have also considered the punishment of apostasy as a form of consolidation or reinforcement to faith, and the opinion of scholars to that regard.

Authors | المؤلفون

Mohammad Abu Lail

Keywords | الكلمات الدالة

Apostasy, Punishment, Islamic Jurisprudence

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