Syariah Penal Code · s 222

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s 222Deriding etc. verses of Al-Qur’an or hadith by non-Muslim

(1)

Any non-Muslim who derides, mocks, mimics, ridicules or contempts, by word or deed, any verse of the Al-Qur’an or hadith of

Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam 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 requirements of tazkiyah al syuhud, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to death penalty.

(2)

Any non-Muslim who derides, mocks, mimics, ridicules, or insults, by words or deed, any verse of the Al-Qur’an or hadith of Nabi

Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam 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.