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In this video, we explore the topic of Apostasy in Islam (Riddah) with a clear, research-based explanation rooted in Islamic history, legal tradition, and social context.
This discussion is not political and not sensationalized. It is an academic breakdown of how classical Islamic law understood apostasy, why it was considered a serious societal issue, and how due process was historically applied.

📌 Topics covered in this video:
• Why apostasy was considered a threat to the stability of early Muslim society
• Social cohesion in Islamic civilization vs. ethnic-based empires
• Historical reasons behind apostasy laws in classical Islamic jurisprudence
• The difference between personal belief and public declaration
• The mandated repentance period (‘istitabah’) and its purpose
• Why capital punishment was not automatically applied
• How courts, judges, and Islamic governance handled these cases
• Why vigilantism is forbidden in Islam
• The role of public order and community protection
• Examples from early Islamic history, including the time of the Prophet ﷺ

This video aims to clarify misconceptions, especially those spread online without scholarly sources. It explains how the law was traditionally understood and how its implementation required state authority, due process, and judicial oversight, not individual action.

If you’re interested in Islamic history, Sharia studies, or comparative religious law, this video provides a clear and structured overview from a historical and legal perspective.