Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues — Page 36
36 islam’s response to contemporary issues In view of what has passed, it should become apparent that it is impossible for a religion like Islam to deny freedom of speech and expression. On the contrary, Islam upholds this principle in such a manner and with such boldness as is seldom witnessed in any other ideology or religion in the world. For instance, the Holy Quran declares: They say, ‘None shall ever enter Heaven unless he be a Jew or a Christian. ’ These are their vain desires. Say, ‘Produce your proof, if you are truthful. ’ 40 Again: Have they taken gods beside Him! Say, ‘Bring forth your proof. Here is the Book of those with me, and those before me!’ Nay, most of them know not the truth and so they turn away from it. 41 And: We shall draw from every people a witness and We shall say to them, ‘Bring your proof. ’ Then will they know that the truth belongs to Allah and that which they used to forge will be lost unto them. 42