Summary of Sunni concepts
Coercion that prevents atonement
Coercion is forcing others to do or say something that contradicts their consent and choice
And forcing him to do what he does not want
It is considered when making rulings according to the agreement of scholars
Even if they differ regarding its forms, the ruling on each form, and the conditions for considered coercion
The basis for this is the saying of God Almighty
Whoever disbelieves in God after his belief, except one who is forced and whose heart is at ease with faith
But whoever spreads disbelief in his heart, upon them is the wrath of God
And for them is a great punishment
Scholars have set conditions for coercion that excuses its perpetrator
The most important of these is, firstly, that the coercer should be able to carry out his promise to the coercer
Secondly, the coercer must be unable to defend himself by any means
Thirdly, the person being forced to think most likely that the threat he is being threatened with will occur
If he does not do what he is asked to do
Fourthly, the harm resulting from coercion into disbelief is great and unbearable
Such as murder, torture, or long imprisonment
Fifthly, the forced person should not be an imam followed in the nation
In this case, he must be patient so as not to mislead people