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Doesn't a person have the right to leave Islam and adopt any religion in in an Islamic country under Sharia?

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Wikipedia states: "Muslim jurists (fuqaha) believe that adult male apostates must unequivocally be executed. Female apostates must either be imprisoned and compelled to accept Islam, or, like men, be executed. Before execution, the apostate is offered the chance to return to Islam, and if they return, the person is released from custody. If they refuse, they may be given 3 to 10 days (depending on the madhhab) to reflect on the decision and repent." Is this true, and if it is true, why is it just, given that the Quran (Surah 2:256) states: "There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion" so, doesn't a person have the right to leave Islam and adopt any religion?
Asked by Amir (41 rep)
Jan 12, 2026, 08:25 PM
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