Imam Ibn Qayyim said there is no disagreement in the Islamic community (ummah) on the fact that itis not permissible to utter disbelief in Allah (kufr) except under compulsion, if the person is a believer.
Itis not possible to declare as apostates any group of Muslims who believes in Allah the Mighty and Sublime and His Messenger (may Peace and Blessings be upon him) and the pillars of faith, and respects the pillars of Islam and does not deny any necessary article of religion.
Plaintiff Ali Emre Bukagili said in an emailed statement on Monday that Mr. Say's comments were criminal, citing a tweet by the pianist questioning whether itis a paradox that all "jagoffs, cheap-jacks, thieves and jesters" are devotees of Allah.