A special Ex-Muslims organisation has been started in Kerala for all those who have converted from Islam to other religions. On 9th of January, an organisation called Kerala’s ex-Muslims, was launched in Kochi, Kerala. Liyakkathali, the leader of the organisation, said that the organisation was formed specially for those who were once practicing Muslims, but have then decided to convert out of Islam, or who decided to stop practicing the religion.
The organisation has also said that the day the organisation was started, 9th January, is to be celebrated annually as ‘Ex-Muslims Day’. This is first time, such an organisation has been created in the country.“We have formed a 10-member executive committee and membership campaign is on. Initially, we have identified 300 Muslims, who have abandoned their religion over the years, who openly come out in support of the organisation,” the Outfit’s leader said.
He also added, “There are many Muslims who have abandoned their religion but are reluctant to declare it openly as they fear repercussions from society. Many are forced to live hiding their identity after abandoning religion. They fail to get support from even family and are targeted in their places of work. We want to give support and courage to people who are willing to come out of the religion. Those who abandon religion should be allowed to live fearlessly.”
Liyakkathali said that he had abandoned Islam two years back after he had realized the hollowness of religion.
(With inputs from Indian Express)
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