ABSTRACT
Within the broad debate on human rights in the Muslim world, one of the rights targeted for criticism by Muslims is that of freedom of religion for fellow Muslims. These critics argue that freedom of religion for Muslims as conceptualized in international human rights instruments is not in line with Islamic norms, values and laws, and therefore should be rejected. Other Muslims argue that the right to freedom of religion is perfectly in line with Qur’anic and prophetic guidelines. This latter group of Muslims includes an increasing number of intellectuals, scholars and even prominent religious leaders.
