Anti-Hate Speech in the Holy Qur’an and Legal Legislation: An Objective Comparative Study

Yusra Ahmad Tafiq Alybroudi; Musab Turki Ibrahim Nassar

doi:10.35516/Hum.2025.10275

Authors

Yusra Ahmad Tafiq Alybroudi Department of Foundations of Religion, Exegesis and Sciences of the Holy Qur’an, College of Sharia, University of Jordan, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2502-5725
Musab Turki Ibrahim Nassar Department of Criminal Law, Qatar Police Academy, Police College, Qatar. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2642-9886

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2025.10275

Keywords:

Speech, hate, methodology, mechanisms, Qur’an, law, crime

Abstract

Objectives: This study examines the stance of both the Holy Qur’an and legal legislations on hate speech. It explores Qur’anic verses that reject hate speech and violence while promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence. The study also analyzes legal provisions addressing hate speech.

Methods: The research employs an inductive approach to identify relevant Qur’anic verses and legal provisions, followed by an analytical approach that examines interpretations of these verses and evaluates legal frameworks combating hate speech.

Results: The study finds that hate speech is an unethical practice condemned by the Holy Qur’an, which establishes principles for peaceful human interaction regardless of differences in race, language, or appearance. While legal systems address hate speech, they still require stricter regulations to criminalize such rhetoric effectively.

Conclusions: Societies must actively combat hate speech through all available means. Strengthening legal measures and promoting the ethical guidelines set by the Qur’an can contribute to reducing hate speech and fostering social harmony.

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