‘Murtad’ is an Islamic term derived from Arabic. It means a person who is a Muslim by birth and leaves Islam or one who leaves Islam after accepting Islam. In Islamic scriptures, it is called “Irtidad”, which refers to the process of turning away from the religion. According to Islamic law (Sharia), different Islamic ideologies have prescribed different punishments or consequences for it. However, in modern times, its interpretation and application methods may vary in different countries and communities.