Muhammed Ali addresses the claim that Islam's apostasy law contradicts 'no compulsion in religion' (Quran 2:256). He explains that Muslims do not interpret the Quran in isolation but rely on historical context, prophetic explanation, and tafsir. He argues the verse refers specifically to forcing acceptance of Islam—not to obligations or laws after acceptance. He details apostasy law conditions: the state (not individuals) applies it, the person must publicly announce apostasy, a repentance period (minimum 3 days, potentially longer based on the judge's assessment) is given, and the person can simply leave the Islamic state. He compares this framework favorably against North Korea's treatment of dissent and addresses verses about repeated belief/disbelief as referring to those who game the repentance system.

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