Freedom of Religion, Apostasy, and Islam

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The book explores the contentious issue of apostasy within Islamic law, particularly the severe punishment of death for those who leave Islam. It argues that this law is incompatible with contemporary human rights standards and foundational Islamic texts. Focusing on the challenges faced in modern Muslim communities, especially in Malaysia, the authors present perspectives from notable Muslim thinkers advocating for absolute religious freedom and the abolition of the death penalty for apostasy, highlighting the need for reform in the context of a multi-religious society.