Does Islam suppress freedom of thought?
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Religious freedom is an established principle in Islamic , and it is guaranteed in Islamic society. It must be protected from intrusive ideas and dangers. Muslims are committed to the principle of "there shall be no compulsion in religion," and they have practiced tolerance with non-Muslims who lived under the Islamic state. Non-Muslims must respect Islamic particularities and cease their insolence towards the Messenger of Islam and Islamic sanctities.
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