Is there an absolute freedom of speech?
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I have read arguments from different friends on and off this forum. Most making a case that there is no absolute freedom of speech in any system. I concur with this argument. In addition, reality speaks and facts support this line of argument.
This led me to the question. Is absolute freedom of speech possible at all? If yes, do we have an example today in support?
My answer is yes and yes to both.
Some will say why should we agree with you? What is the proof?
In Quran, Sirat-e-mutaqeem, should translated as ?the path, which is original and most straight, undeviating and unceasing?
Once this is understood, this verse should not be difficult to understand.
1156 ?Surely my Rabb (sustainer, maintainer, foster and accomplisher) is upon a path, which is original and most straight, undeviating and unceasing?.
I have yet to find a person starved to death or his/her means of sustenance confiscated from him by Rabb or Rabb withdrawn as being his/her Foster. Just because he/she does not accept Rabb?s existence or calling names or bad mouthing about him. Have you?
This is the example of a system that has absolute freedom of speech even in present time. This is the path our Rabb is on. This is the path you are called upon to join in. Are there any takers for this system?
Peace,
Badar