Contents: Introduction, Abdullah Saeed and Hassan Saeed Part I Abdullah Saeed: The context of the debate on apostasy: freedom of religion in the modern period The historical context of the debate on apostasy and the roots of intolerance Apostasy and related concepts Punishment for apostasy in Islamic law and the evidence Evidence against capital punishment for apostasy Apostasy and the position of Muslim thinkers in the modern period Apostasy law and its potential for misuse Reasons for apostasy and understanding its fear among Muslims. Part II Hassan Saeed: Religious freedom in Malaysia: overview and restrictions Apostasy laws in Malaysia: approaches of the two major political parties Apostasy laws in Malaysia: jurisdiction and constitutionality Apostasy laws in Malaysia: the future. Part III Abdullah Saeed: The need to rethink apostasy laws. Part IV: Appendices Notes Glossary Bibliography Index.
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