The Truth about the Alleged Punishment for Apostasy in Islam — Page 46
46 "…It shall be thine to say throughout thy life, 'Touch me not;' …" 41 i. e. , you will be subjected to a boycott, or you will contract such a disease that will make your body repulsive and, in consequence, you will always say to people, "Don’t come near me. Don’t touch me. Stay away from me. I am a contaminated person. " There is no commandment, anywhere, to murder him! Moreover, in every other instance where this incident is mentioned, the Holy Qur’an always elucidates so clearly, how Allah, the Exalted, had accepted their repentance. For instance, it is stated: "…turn you therefore to your Maker, and slay your own selves; that 42 is the best for you with your Maker. ’ Then He turned towards you 43 with compassion. Surely, He is Oft- Returning with compassion, and is 41 The Holy Qur’an 20:98. [Publisher] 42 i. e. , this particular method of dealing with it. [Author] 43 i. e. , not only did you turn towards God—with supplication and repentance—but He, too, granted acceptance to your repentance. [Author]