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Excommunication In Islam

Series: Crash Course in Islam
From: WFIU
Length: 00:01:51

2-minute module debunking common myths about the Islamic faith in brief, informational segments. Read the full description.

Crash_course_podcast_small Traditionally, a person is excommunicated from Christianity and Judaism when he or she commits a sin that disrupts the religious community or is simply unforgivable. Not so in Islam - there is no formal structure in Islam to excommunicate a Muslim. However, there are sins that are considered unforgivable. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

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Piece Description

Traditionally, a person is excommunicated from Christianity and Judaism when he or she commits a sin that disrupts the religious community or is simply unforgivable. Not so in Islam - there is no formal structure in Islam to excommunicate a Muslim. However, there are sins that are considered unforgivable. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

Related Website

http://muslimvoices.org/excommunication-islam/