Religious Freedom in Muslim-Majority Countries vs. Minority Rights
An exploration of the claim that Muslim-majority countries limit religious freedom while Muslims demand such freedoms in non-Muslim states. The analysis looks at different legal systems, historical contexts, and Islamic principles on belief.
Question
Why do Muslim-majority countries restrict religious freedom, yet Muslims demand it when they live as minorities?
Answer
Many Muslim majority countries are having Islamic shariah as its constitution, whereas generally in countries where Muslims ask for religious freedom are those countries which champion themselves as “secular”. So this hypocrisy should be stopped. If a country proclaims itself as secular then it should provide full religious freedom to all sections of society OR ELSE declare itself as a theocratic state.
Islamic Q&A
Everyday questions answered with evidence — worship, family, work and money — written plainly and reviewed before publication.
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