Abstract
Freedom of speech and personal freedom are the natural and constitutional rights of every citizen in a society. However, the interpretation of these rights is varied from society to society according to their respective socio-cultural, politico-constitutional principles, and religious teachings. Human beings are confronted with paradox of blasphemy and freedom of speech. The misinterpretation of blasphemy and right to freedom of expression of opinion has created great stir in the circles of scholars at different periods; and also resulted in the persecution of prominent scholars and other people. This paper highlights the status of freedom of speech, and its critical evaluation in Islamic Law so as to understand its concept of blasphemy, its teachings on freedom of speech, and on personal security.
Highlights
Shariah is based on wisdom and achieving people’s welfare in this life and the life hereafter
The statement that Islam does not believe in free speech (Ullah, 2016: 24)2 is a hollow assertion based on lack of insight about Islamic system of law
Freedom of speech being socio-political in nature comes under the umbrella of the non-Traditional security paradigm instead of Traditional Security paradigm or military security
Summary
Shariah is based on wisdom and achieving people’s welfare in this life and the life hereafter. Islamic Law, Blasphemy and the Concept of Freedom of Speech:...
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