بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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A Murtad is an "Apostate"-a person who was a Muslim but then willfully rejects the faith. In Islamic theology, "Riddah" (apostasy) is considered a major spiritual transgression because it involves a conscious turning away from the Truth. Historically, in an Islamic state, apostasy was often viewed through the lens of political treason or communal desertion. However, scholars emphasize the Quranic principle: "There is no compulsion in religion" (2:256). The focus for the community is on "Da'wah" and "Istislah" (reconciliation), inviting the person back to the "Rahmah" (mercy) of Allah through dialogue and understanding.
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