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Condemning Sudanese death sentence for "apostasy" UnQuranic sentence violates absolute freedom of religion in Submission (Islam)

Masjid Tucson condemns the death sentence passed in Sudan against a Christian woman charged with apostasy.

The Quran supports absolute freedom of religion (2:256, 18:29). The practice of killing whomever is considered an "apostate" is a Satanic innovation which violates a number of Quranic principles (2:256; 4:90; 10:99; 18:29; 88:21-22).

No Compulsion in Religion

[2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.

Further, the Quran teaches clearly in 2:62, 5:69, & 60:8 that the Jews and Christians who (1) believe in God, (2) believe in the Hereafter, and (3) lead a righteous life, are believers who will go to heaven.

Unity of All Submitters

[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

The so-called "Islamic" countries would do well to follow God's laws. A nation that upholds God's laws is characterized by:

• Maximum freedom for the people - freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom to travel, and freedom of economy (2:256, 10:99, 88:21-22).
• Guaranteed human rights for all the people, regardless of their race, color, creed, social status, financial situation, or political affiliation (5:8, 49:13).

References:

• What Price a Great Nation
• Why Did God Send A Messenger Now?
• Another Gross Blasphemy: "Kill All Christians & Jews"!!
• True Islam, Religion of Peace, Justice and Freedom

Editorial, May 2014