Saira Khan has good reason to have hesitated, even in Britain. The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. […]
Renowned Kuwaiti journalist converts to Christianity, sparking turmoil on Gulf social media
Since ISIS briefly took control of parts of Syria, some Muslims have had difficulty living in harmony with their faith, especially as a result of the atrocities committed in the name of Islam. Kuwaitis on Twitter circulated a video clip of journalist Muhammad Al-Moamen declaring his renunciation of Islam and conversion to Christianity. He is […]
Uganda: Muslima converts to Christianity, her husbands beats her and cuts her mouth while screaming ‘Allahu akbar’
It could have been worse for Mansitula Buliro. The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they […]
Uganda: Imam converts to Christianity, Muslims murder him
The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them […]
India: Man converts from Islam to Hinduism, now ‘people from Muslim community are threatening to kill me’
We have seen so many people convert to Islam and turn to jihad violence. So it is perhaps not surprising that a man who leaves Islam would receive threats of violence as well. The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they […]
‘My husband began reading verses in the Koran that allowed men to beat their wives, and he started beating me’
The Qur’an teaches that men are superior to women and should beat those from whom they “fear disobedience”: “Men have authority over women because Allah has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts because Allah has guarded […]
My Journey Out of Islam and Hate
My journey in life is one of religious indoctrination, intellectual roller coasters and mental worldview conflict. It is an illustration of the dangers of subjective thinking. I grew up in a home that followed aspects of both secular and Islamic thought. This caused a lot of confusion in me as I observed my family switching […]
Uganda: Muslim relatives of a former sheikh who refused to renounce Christ kill his 6-year-old son
They were trying to kill Emmanuel Hamuzah, who converted from Islam to Christianity. In the melee, they killed his six-year-old son. They will think they are righteous in doing this because the death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so […]
Pakistan: Surge in jihad murders of Ahmadis, who are deemed apostates
Most people in Pakistan, among other mainstream Muslims, do not view Ahmadis as Muslim at all. Only in India are they recognized as Muslims by law. In 1970, in a landmark ruling, an Indian court determined that Ahmadis cannot be declared apostates by other Muslim sects because they believe in the two fundamental beliefs of […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Convert from Islam to Christianity gets 80 lashes for drinking communion wine
Zaman Fadaei could have been executed, as he is a convert from Islam, and the death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the […]