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		<title>Does Islam Kill Apostates?</title>
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			<title>Lran says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-15972</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Islam doesn't mean peace, it means submit. Its grammatical form is ala'mr. The noun 'peace' is Silm, as in 'War and Peace,' which the official Arabic translation reads as 7arb wa Assilm. EDITOR: Actually, the root is "seen, laam, meem" and it is "slm" and that is the exact same root as "salam" (peace). The difference is, you need five words in English to equal this one word in Arabic: 1. Surrender 2. Submit 3. Obey 4. Sincerity 5. Peace And the "peace" is what you feel when you have truly done the other four. Reference: [censored]Islam Tomorrow.com/wo rd]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lran</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 02:39:36 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>reiki says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What i know is La iqraha fid dien (al bqarah, ayat qursi) N they who murtad is they who dont know the real islam. Hope Allah protect n guide us.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>reiki</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:05:48 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Ruma Akter says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I like your writing.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ruma Akter</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:46:27 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Eman says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Salam, I was hoping someone could address the Hadith that says if a muskim leaves their religion, kill them.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Eman</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:32:23 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Azad says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Quran - 4:137 Need to understand Tafseer of this verses]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Azad</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Mani says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-7541</link>
			<description><![CDATA[._Quran:2:256:- “Let there be no compulsion in religion...”_== =============== == _============== =====_Those who advocate killing of Apostate(Renega de) mis-interpret Ahadees]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mani</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:24:10 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Mazen Al Hariri says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[THE MURTAD - APOSTATE__- if a person is an apostate it is not necessary that we kill him_- we can invite him to Islam and if he does, we spared his life_- because Abu Bakr spared the lives of those that returned to Islam after apostating_- he accepted their return but did not trust th]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mazen Al Hariri</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 18:56:16 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>321 says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[to those who said that th question isn't answered, i suggest that instead of skimming the article, u actually read it. if u hadn't skimmed it u would have known that unless the apostate commits an act of treason or civil unrest in society or spread corruption, etc, then there is no punishment for leaving islam.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>321</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:24:16 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Anon says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Notice that Estes never explicity said that the apostaste is never to be killed. He made a broader statement: __ .. EDITOR: Dear Visitor, you are correct. However, I believe his subject was about those who only]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Anon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:31:51 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Ishrat Hussain says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear Muslim Brothers, Assalamo alaekum, please beware of the covert acts and tactics of non muslims, in the disguise of islam]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ishrat Hussain</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:13:17 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Fergy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Zzz Gary don't be silly. The issue was addressed in many ways. Just because you can't refute it or come up with something profound to say you disagree for the sake of disagreeing. We don't care what you think only what God thinks and he knows our intentions. You can't be a Muslim if you kill even 1 innocent person whether they want to be a Muslim or not. Can you read? A simple statement in the Quran clarifies this regardless. 'THERE IS NO COMPULSION IN RELIGION'. Lol in the Western Regime, are you serious? The West is responsible for some of the worst atrocities known to man, do you live in a cave? Bad enough the murder and rape inflicted by the west to countries they invade/colonise under a fake cloak of 'helping them' let alone, the way they treat each other and woman. Western countries (and Im Australian) have the highest abuse towards woman, amongst others. Let us not [censored]et about the Crusades... Not everyone who claims to be from some religion is an example of piety from that religion, so you expect all Muslims to be perfect? They are not, no one is. Does this mean I should judge all Christians by what the KKK thinks Christianity is about, or any of the number of cults/sects out there? People are people, religions have good and bad people in them. That is a character flaw, just because someone does something and then claims it is for religion, doesn't make it so. Making comments like that shows how uneducated and ignorant you are and just as bad as those who hide behind religion to push their evil agendas. LOL no hadiths demand that you can hope and pray all you want for that to be true it isn't. Stop getting your education from fake hadiths. Quran is key and unrefutable. You have shown zero intellect and objectivity, you have typed words for the sake of typing them. But hey that is your right. Gods true followers have always been attacked thru the ages. You have shown no proof because you can't how about we visit the Evil Bible website - so should I judge u on what is written there? It is pretty informative. Type it in google you will see. Gary is indicative of what happens when the blind lead the blind, just full of hate and intolerance. The West and Zionists are the biggest threat to world peace and harmony, just the other day videos circulating of what the western military have done and so many have left the military because they can't condone what they have to do in the name of fake wars. Aboutjihad.com is a great site too. Gary educate yourself, because not everyone in the west is naive and a warmonger like you. Notice no one replies to you because it is like trying to get thru to someone like Hitler. May Allah swt guide you to knowledge and the truth. Ameen.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Fergy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:54:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>sk says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-2880</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Read articles by real scholars (not extremists) [censored]About Jihad.com (love it)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>sk</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gary says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Typical obfuscation, a lot of talk with very little substance._Does n't address the issue: is it just, or peaceful, or humane to KILL people just for believing, or talking._Here in the 'western regime' we don't kill people for that._More specifically, the argument is essentially: Islam doesn't kill people just for changing religions, or for talking - look at all the times it DOESN'T happen!_This of course is to ignore all the times it DOES happen, and ignore the hadiths that demand death for apostasy. Utterly puerile, invalid argument. Like most made on this site.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Gary</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:34:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Fazlie says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does Islam kill apostates? This is one of a question that non-muslim keep asking to prove that Islam is evil. If this is true that Islam kill apostates then there will be not a single of them still alive today. As long as I know many of them still alive today.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Fazlie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:10:58 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Muteeb Chaudary says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As'salam Walaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, I am still confused here what is the correct ruling I've heard tha]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Muteeb Chaudary</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:30:17 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>abd salib says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1952</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I am a graduate student of Islamic Law and found this hilarious. Clearly the intent was for this man to proclaim his becoming a muslim and covering up the commands to kill those who reject the]]></description>
			<dc:creator>abd salib</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:51:01 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>rednecked guy says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1925</link>
			<description><![CDATA[this is first time I am seeing something like this and it makes me really think about the way Moslims think and if this is the way in Islam, then I would like it better than christian religion which I grew up in. also I have read things on the link ABOUTJIHAD.com and it is also a suprise to me and i saw it saveral times. Ithink people need to check out this webstie and aask questions direct right here. Also [censored]chati slam.com got a lot of ansewrs there too]]></description>
			<dc:creator>rednecked guy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:51:25 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Mazen Abdelghani says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1924</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I am very sorry to read this from Yusuf Estes. He has gone way above his level. Did he even quote the hadiths that command the killing of the apostate? No he didn't. Did he collect the sayings of the Salaf on this issue? No he didn't. Did he explain if there was a difference of opinion or consensus on this? No he didn't. Did he explain the chronological context of the examples he brought forward whether they were at the beginning when Islam was not that strong or at later time when Islam ruled the peninsula? No he didn't. So what I have read is his conjecture and following of his desires, sadly. ....[Editorial Reply: Please read all of the article again. You will see he clearly quoted from scholars, by name and with their references. If you are still unsure or do not understand, then instead attacking with your opinions as though you are a salaf scholar - how about just write to him for clarification? >> yusuf@shareislam.com May Allah Guide us all, ameen.]]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mazen Abdelghani</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:43:05 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>salman says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1907</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A very good commentary on the topic of music. For people who are yet to be addicted by music or unaware of the evil efects of music addiction, may God show them the truth.As far as i have experienced music can cause a chain of destruction in a family and even destruction of careers. Not to mention children being misled by music. The music now runs in the minds of children 24/7.__Those who have still not understood they are ruining their lives. They only like to fight and argue with their inexperienced brains. It is true that they will realize the truth only when it is too late.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>salman</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:01:19 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>freeapostate says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1835</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The UN Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18, makes freedom of belief a formal human right. I read in Koran the words "There is no compulsion in religion" explained on [censored][cens ored]qtafsir.co m/index.php?opt ion=com_content &task=view&id=1 39#1]]></description>
			<dc:creator>freeapostate</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:38:06 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>joshua says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What]]></description>
			<dc:creator>joshua</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:50:45 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>fatima Khan says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-1594</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I being a muslim never thought that I would be Questioned from a non muslim about apostasy but really Shaikh Yusuf have made my all questions answers quest in his site ,thanks a lot may Allah grant you paradise in the Hereafter and Make your wordly matters eaasy and Well .Ameeen]]></description>
			<dc:creator>fatima Khan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 00:12:10 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>abdullah says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-870</link>
			<description><![CDATA[According to the Shafi school, in the work]]></description>
			<dc:creator>abdullah</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:55:59 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Um Abdullah says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The authentic hadith in Bukhari, Prophet, peace be upon him, said "A Muslim must never be killed except in 3 cases: adultery, murder, and leaving Islam (murtid). (True, but this does not mean anyone can do so. The decision is up to the judge and limited by the authority of the Imam. Solid evidence must be provided and when there is NO DOUBT, we still trust our 'imeres' and leaders and leave any physical action up to the believers.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Um Abdullah</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:47:44 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Keith Surroz says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-758</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A simple yes or no would have been nice here. Moral positions should not be obscured in legalize or scholarly slight of hand. Please. If murder of someone who leaves the faith under ANY circumstances is permitted then say so Thanks]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Keith Surroz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:24:51 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>zmanbeachcomber says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[very intresting articule i really enjoyed it. more people should read your editoriols more.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>zmanbeachcomber</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:48:15 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Muhammad says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-703</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think just quoting this verse from the Quran is sufficient to dispel the myth that apostates should be killed. Surah (4) An-Nissa' Verse 137 -]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Muhammad</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:01 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>s.r.b says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Assalamualaikum , I was recently asked this question by a non-Muslim and I passed on the link to this page. Is this the correct Islamic view? Was it Br Yusuf Estes who said that he can't offer judgement for those two clear reasons mentioned above? Jazakallah and keep up the good work with the websites. Ramadan Mubarak.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>s.r.b</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:39:05 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Khairul Amin says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-168</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So today, we just got news that they are thinking that Islam (vis vis terrorism/extre mism) can possibly be spread by just being in prison. see this... [censored][cens ored]guardian.c o.uk/society/20 10/jun/08/musli m-prisoners-pot ential-terroris ts]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Khairul Amin</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:46:43 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Syed Zubair Razvi says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-61</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What do u think about these links? [censored][cens ored]AboutJihad .com [censored][cens ored]IslamsWome n.com [Editor: We consider these as reliable websites - is there some problem?]]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Syed Zubair Razvi</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 09:02:22 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Yusuf Estes says:</title>
			<link>https://www.islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/92-does-islam-kill-apostates#comment-7</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We need to look closer at subjects like this before discussing them with others. It is not a sin in Islam to say, "I don't know" and then go out to find answers. Our real scholars are never in a hurry to throw out answers to such important questions. Here is something to consider for new Muslims: [censored]Rever tsConverts.com]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Yusuf Estes</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 10:46:17 -0400</pubDate>
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