Syariah Penal Code · s 221

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s 221Contempt of Nabi by non-Muslim

(1)

Any non-Muslim who, orally, in writing, by visible representation or in any other manner contempts or brings into contempt

Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam or any Nabi Allah and it is proved either by ikrar of the accused, or by syahadah of at least two syahid according to Hukum Syara’ after the Court is satisfied having regard to the

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requirements of tazkiyah al syuhud, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to death penalty.

(2)

Any non-Muslim who, orally, in writing, by visible representation or in any other manner contempts or brings into contempt

Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam or any Nabi Allah and it is proved by evidence other than those provided under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 years and whipping not exceeding 40 strokes.