CBC doesn’t say why Rahaf is receiving threats, or from whom. But it’s clear. The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them and take not from among them any ally or helper.” (Qur’an 4:89)
A hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him” (Bukhari 9.84.57). The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law according to all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence.
This is still the position of all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence, both Sunni and Shi’ite. Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the most renowned and prominent Muslim cleric in the world, has stated: “The Muslim jurists are unanimous that apostates must be punished, yet they differ as to determining the kind of punishment to be inflicted upon them. The majority of them, including the four main schools of jurisprudence (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali) as well as the other four schools of jurisprudence (the four Shiite schools of Az-Zaidiyyah, Al-Ithna-‘ashriyyah, Al-Ja’fariyyah, and Az-Zaheriyyah) agree that apostates must be executed.”
Qaradawi also once famously said: “If they had gotten rid of the apostasy punishment, Islam wouldn’t exist today.”
“Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada gets 24-hour security amid online threats,” by Andrea Janus, CBC, January 15, 2019:
A Saudi teen who fled alleged abuse by her family considers herself “one of the lucky ones” now that she has arrived as a refugee in Canada, but the agency tasked with getting her settled has still arranged 24-hour security for her in the wake of online threats.
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, arrived in Toronto on the weekend as a government-sponsored refugee, after taking to social media to allege abuse at the hands of her father. She said she was also fleeing attempts to force her into an arranged marriage.
After locking herself in a Bangkok hotel room and tweeting details of her plight, including fears of what would happen to her if she returned to her family in Saudi Arabia, Canada permitted her entry as a government-sponsored refugee, acting on a United Nations request.
Since arriving in Canada, she has dropped her last name, instead using Mohammed, saying her family has disowned her.
Mohammed’s public campaign, which was covered widely by international media, has also led to online threats against her, according to COSTI, the agency contracted by the federal government to help refugees, including Mohammed, get settled in Toronto. So steps have been taken to ensure there is someone with her at all times, be it an agency staffer or a private security guard.
It’s hard to say how serious the threats are, Mario Calla, executive director of COSTI, told reporters Tuesday morning.
But, Calla said, “we are taking these seriously because she’s our responsibility and so we want to be sure she’s protected.”
Without offering details about what round-the-clock security will cost — other than to say it’s “not a great amount” — Calla said either the federal government or COSTI will foot the bill.
But he said it’s “not unusual” for the agency to hire private security for refugees. There are about two “urgent protection” cases each year in which the government will expedite a refugee claim and ensure that person has extra security….
Raymond Hietapakka says
…my MP, Patty Hajdu, previously a local nobody, won’t acknowledge my inquiry as to whether or not she has heard of a woman named Asia Bibi….
Renate says
Asia Bibi wouldn’t be on Hajdu’s radar because Asia Bibi is a Christian, an infidel.
Manuel 2 Paleologus says
I wrote to POTUS to try to safe Asia Bibi. If she would been a muslim, Canada would have brought her in. Pope Francis does the same thing-he sponsored Muslims but rejected to help Christians. It is unbelievable how the anti-Christian people work even within the Catholic Church. Pope F. is a very hypocrite pope as many other bishops. Pope F even washed the feet of Muslims during the Holy Week to show his adherence to islam. Shame on Canada, UK and the liberal Pope..
Wyewye says
Washed and kissed their feet.
PrinceEugene says
The Vatican TV directors try to hide the fact that the Pope of Islam does not genuflect during the Consecration of the Host. What a fraud.
Terry Gain says
I am no fan of Trudeau but a big fan of the truth. Canada offered Asia Bibi asylum in November.
https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/canada-offers-asylum-pakistani-christian-woman-asia-bibi
Anjuli Pandavar says
Thank you, TG. Is it known whether she and her family have left Pakistan?
Wyewye says
That he may have stated Canada has offered asylum to Asia (which I want proof of having heard too many lies from him and the media) then added
“There is a delicate domestic context that we respect which is why I don’t want to say any more about that, but I will remind people Canada is a welcoming country,” . Was the delicate context Pakistan’s refusal to let her out? Was it the fact islamist’s here in Canada would react, be really really upset. His talk is cheap, I have no faith in JT and as with what we have witnessed with this girl, know that when the Liberals really want something to happen, they make it happen. As to 24 hour security for this girl now, after the Liberals without an agenda with Freeland dancing in front of the camera, flaunted her arrival in Toronto to the media. I shouldn’t even say or hope it , may learn their lesson with the next muslim they decide to save along with the help of the UN and Soros.
gravenimage says
True, Terry–and bravo for Canada. The problem is that Pakistan will not allow Asia Bibi and her family to leave.
Wyewye says
“gravenimage says” You state Pakistan will not allow Asia and her family to leave. Where is the information stating that this is the fact Canada has not been able to bring her and family in?
gravenimage says
Wyewye, Asia Bibi and her family have not been able to leave while her acquittal is under review:
“UPDATE: Asia Bibi’s Acquittal Under Review, Travel Ban in Place”
https://churchleaders.com/news/336842-update-asia-bibis-acquittal-under-review-travel-ban-in-place.html
“The government of Pakistan has struck a deal with the hardline Muslim protesters concerning the Supreme Court decision to acquit Christian Asia Bibi of the death sentence for blasphemy charges. The government has agreed to allow the ruling to be appealed and enact a travel ban on Bibi.”
The last I heard, the first hearing for the review was scheduled for Christmas Day. I doubt things were resolved then.
So the fact is that neither Canada nor anyone else can give her asylum until Pakistan lets her go.
Jayme says
The Star and Cbc hold a ton of blame as they both have said Sharia Law is not the issue.
Westman says
Exactly how does Rahaf, while retaining the name Mohammed, avoid random Muslims from recognizing her as a Muslim apostate? This is very strange. It would seem that Muslims might consider it an “in your face” intentional provocation.
Jayme says
The most pro Islamic areas in Canada the Gta/Ottawa and Calgary so why would the feds pit her in the Gta it makes no sense.
Stang says
I was watching some of the tweets when she was in the supposed hotel room.Something just did t seem right…something fishy here as they might say.
Wyewye says
True,
let’s see if her apostasy sticks.
gravenimage says
How dare Muslims try to leave Islam, right? *Ugh*.
mortimer says
The killer of an apostate is not punished:
– Reliance of the Traveller (manual of Sharia law), ref. O8.4 : “There is no indemnity for killing an APOSTATE (O: or any expiation, since it is killing someone who deserves to die).”
– Reliance of the Traveller: O1.2 – “The following are not subject to retaliation: -3- a Jewish or Christian subject of the Islamic state for killing an APOSTATE from Islam (O: because a subject of the state is under its protection, while killing an apostate from Islam is without consequences)”
– According to Baidhawi’s commentary, Sura 4: 88-89 means: “Whosoever turns back from his belief, openly or secretly, take him and KILL HIM wheresoever ye find him, like any other infidel. Separate yourself from him altogether. Do not accept intercession in his regard.”
– A hadith about Mohammed’s followers used as a basis of Sharia, tells of some ATHEISTS who were brought to “’Ali and he burnt them. The news of this reached Ibn Abbas who said: ‘If I had been in his place, I would not have burnt them, as Allah’s Apostate forbade it . . . I would have killed them according to the statement of Allah’s Apostate, ‘Whoever CHANGED his [Islamic] religion, then kill him’.”
– A hadith in which Mohammed commands the killing of APOSTATES, and promises eternal rewards for doing so: “When I relate to you the words of Mohammed, by Allah, I would rather die than bear false witness to his teachings. However, if I should say something unrelated to the prophet, then it might very well be a lie so that I might deceive my enemy. Without question, I heard Mohammed say, “In the final days before Redemption there will emerge groups of foolish youths who will say all the right things but their faith will go no further than their mouths and will flee from their religion like an arrow. So, kill the apostates wherever you find them, because whoever does so will be REWARDED on Judgment Day.” -Sahih Bukhari 9,84,64
gravenimage says
Grimly true, Mortimer.
Stang says
Or maybe the PM should put her up for a bit. He seems to trust all he’s done with his new migrant laws… come one, come all
mortimer says
Jihadi Justin is in bed with the Muslim Brotherhood in the same way as Obama was.
Eur says
The photo of this girl should not be published, muslims are going to assassinate her.
Karl says
But Canadians are so nice!
gravenimage says
Real Canadians mostly *are* nice. Not so Muslims using Canada as a base from which to wage Jihad.
Or Else! says
Islam is so wonderful!
Become a Muslim….or else!
Remain a Muslim…or else!
Live under Shari’ah rule…or else!
Don’t criticize Islam…or else!
Nathan Masterson says
I do not think she is renouncing islam, she just is trying to get out of an arranged marriage, but one day she will probably be trying to put her own daughters in arranged marriages in islamic canada
Terry Gain says
Nathan Masterson
You should have a job at CNN.
gravenimage says
Uh…right. She just said she left Islam so that hordes of Muslims, including her own family, would try to murder her…just what anyone would do on lark! sarc/off
Or Else! says
Too bad the Canadian Left and its megaphone media can’t see that Canadian citizens ARE/WOULD BE under the same threats when participating in Islamic criticism.
If there are enough death threats against this girl to warrant 24-hour security….isn’t that a SIGN that something’s wrong with that ideology?
Oh right….it’s just a few of the radicals common in every “religion”.
Trudeau’s in up to his neckerchief.
DanC says
Instead of Mohammed, to be in true spite of Islam, I would have taken a 100% traditional Jewish name, for ex Rahaf Goldberg 🙂
Anyway, she sounds like a young Ayaan Hirsi Ali. I hope she will remain vocal, fierce, smart and combative for many years! We badly need fighters like her and not appeasers and morons like the great majority.
Wish her all the best in Canada!
Terry Gain says
Farrah is much better than Rahaf. And for goodness sakes get rid of that gawdawful name Muhammad.
CHICKENHEAD says
The threats are coming FROM WITHIN CANADA. Of course the Sharia Broadcasting Company doesn’t want Canadians to know that.
gravenimage says
Canadian government provides 24-hour security for ex-Muslim who fled Saudi Arabia after death threats from Muslims
……………….
Many here have wondered how safe this girl would be in Canada–and now we know.
Still safer than if she had been returned to certain death in Saudi Arabia, though–and glad that Canada is offering her protection.
Will Canadian authorities track down these Muslims making death threats? Or would that be too “Islamophobic”?
John says
She will die in Canada, trudeau is an islamic apologist and as such, she has to Die via islam, canada will not save her, trudeau is WHY
na says
She is a liar. She is a sufyani.
gravenimage says
Right– because everyone wants to have their life threatened by their family and every other pious Muslim. Try again…
Watto35 says
Wouldn’t it be much simpler to get rid of the hard-line Islamists. Deport them them then you wouldn’t need security. Or is that too simple?
ninetyninepct says
It is up to Liberals and Muslims that Rahaf stay healthy and safe. wHat happens to her happens to them, and we Canadians have been forced into thinking like this because of Trudeau and his Butts kissing of Islam and Muslims.