The Truth about the Alleged Punishment for Apostasy in Islam — Page 141
141 given in this world are ordained to protect the rights of other human beings, such as the punishment of "qi sas " [the law of retaliation for murder or physical injuries] is to protect life; punishment for "Zin a " [adultery & fornication] is to protect family lineage; punishment for "Sirqa" [theft] is to protect the property of others; punishment of "Qadhaf" [defamation] is to protect honour and reputation of others; and punishment for "Khumr " [use of intoxicants] is to protect mental health in society. When a person who insists on "disbelief" is engaged in armed struggle against Muslims, to protect the Muslims from the evil consequences of war, he is killed. At places, God has clearly stated the immediate cause of protection from the evil effects of the war. For example, He says:. 132 And at other places, He gives the reason (of Shirk) that leads them to war. Thus, on the one hand it is established that the reason to kill is armed conflict, and on the other hand it is known that woman is not by nature capable of waging armed attacks; therefore, she 132 But if they attack you, then kill them. (The Holy Qur’an 2:192). [Publisher]