What is apostasy in Islam?
Q: What is apostasy in Islam?
A: Apostasy in Islam is when a follower of Islam tries to change their religion and reject it.
Q: Who does the rule of apostasy usually not apply to?
A: The rule of apostasy usually does not apply to children.
Q: Does the follower have to be sane for the rules of apostasy to apply?
A: Yes, the follower must be sane for the rules of apostasy to apply. Insane people cannot make decisions.
Q: Is being forced to change one's religion considered apostasy?
A: No, being forced to change one's religion is not considered apostasy.
Q: Do most Sunni Islamic schools agree that apostacy is a sin?
A: Yes, most Sunni Islamic schools and Twelvers Shi'a Islamic schools agree that apostacy is a sin.
Q: What are major and minor forms of apostacy?
A: Major and minor forms of apostacy are also known as harmful and harmless forms respectively.
Q: Are there any Quranic verses that provide evidence for death penalty for an act of Apostacy? A:No, according to Wael Hallaq nothing in the law regarding Apostacy is based on Quranic verses although al-Shafi'i interpreted Quranic verse 2 : 217 which provided main evidence for death penalty as punishment for Apostacy .
