Treason of Expression: An Alarming Trend in Freedom of Expression

Abstract

Freedom of expression (FOE) is claimed as a basic human right but there is no single line, separating it from blasphemy, which could be equally acceptable to all. When FOE crosses the boundary and enters into the domain of blasphemy, the Muslim World condemns it; whereas, at the same time Western World supports it, declaringasa symbolof democracy. No doubt, Islam is powerful supporter of freedom of expression but with some limitations. This paper is an attempt to discuss, to what extent the FOE is acceptable to the entire population of the world and where does it cause a conflict? Its main objective is to point out the “root of evil”which shatters global peace;and to discover a formula which could be used to solve this problem. Methodologically, qualitative research technique is used; the descriptive approach is adopted. Principal books, Scholarly articles, and academic writings are especially consulted. It is concluded that all other basic human rights having limits; are unanimously accepted; therefore, FOE must also be redefined to make it acceptable to the whole world. In this way, an alarming trend of treason of expression is alienated from the glorified concept of the freedom of expression, and a conflict repotting model of communication is developed.