Riddah

Riddah Actually the terms "riddah" or "irtidad" are very clear. They simply mean leaving Islam after being a Muslim, becoming a kafr after being Muslim, to apostate. Although there shouldn't be a problem in the usage of these terms, there are some people... More

Riddah Actually the terms "riddah" or "irtidad" are very clear. They simply mean leaving Islam after being a Muslim, becoming a kafr after being Muslim, to apostate. Although there shouldn't be a problem in the usage of these terms, there are some people who use this terms to describe people who never heve been muslims. The Description of Irtidad and its types The Arabic equilavent for apostasy is riddah or irtidad from the root radd which among other connotations has the meaning to retreat, to retire, to withdraw from or fall back from. In the context of Muslim fqh it is equated with renunciation or abondment of Islam by one who professes the Islamic faith. The apostate is called murtad. According to the Muslim jurists apostasy may be committed with reference to belief, word or deed or even by failure to observe certain obligatory practices. The person concerned must have attained majority, should be in full possession of his senses and should have acted voluntarily, if he is to be co Less