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    Punishment of blasphemy in Islam and other semitic religions
    (University of Management and Technology, 2011) Iffat Khalid
    Right of respect and honor is the birth right of a human being which should be granted to each and every individual without discrimination cast, color or creed. If the right of respect is violated, it leads to hatred and enmity among the people and situation turns worst if this violation takes the form of blasphemy. This research study is related to the same issue, that is, “Punishment of Blasphemy in Islam and Other Semitic Religions”. The main reason of selecting this topic is to search out the laws regarding punishment of blasphemy in different Semitic religions and identify the reasons behind the raise in acts of blasphemy. It also aims at suggesting some ways to stop such kind of abhominal incidents in order to overcome the tension created by these acts between followers of different religion in the world. Descriptive method of research has been applied in this study by providing sufficient literature in the form of various chapters divided into several headings and subheadings.The research findings show that acts of blasphemy are not encouraged by any of the Semitic Religions; rather such acts are condemned and even considered punishable. However, every case of blasphemy must be brought before the court of law for careful investigation before announcing any punishment.