Originally Posted by Sheeraz S

I think Ridda/Apostasy wars require more critical inquiry even if it is distasteful to Muslims - specially the Sunni branch. My bottom line: Companions of Prophet should NOT be equated to Prophet's legend and glorious personality who himself didn't sanction any death penalty for apostates. Muhammad was a paragon of peace and elegance and a model of compassion; however, Islam and her universal values were buried the day Prophet was dead.