Syariah Penal Code · s 107

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s 107Irtidad

(1)

For the purposes of this Code, “irtidad” means any act done or any word uttered, by any means, by a Muslim who is mukallaf, which according to Hukum Syara’, such act or word affects or is contrary to the

‘aqidah of the religion of Islam:

Provided that such act is done or such word is uttered intentionally, voluntarily, knowingly and without being compelled by anyone or circumstances.

Syariah Penal Code

(2)

The acts or words which affect the ‘aqidah are those which concern or deal with the fundamental aspects which must be known and believed by every Muslim such as Pillars of Islam, Pillars of Iman and other matters generally known by Muslims.