Risalat al-huquq Journal

Religion is a fundamental human need that people cannot live without. The impact of religion on the lives of the societies is well known. Respecting different religions contributes to achieving global peace and social justice. Therefore, the United Nations has designated the first week of February as the World Interfaith Harmony Week and August 22 was the International Day to Commemorate the Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The concept of religious freedom encompasses the exercise of personal conscience in various aspects traditionally linked to religious practices , such as rituals, dietary laws, clothing, and the use of language, and religious expression , this freedom is recognized as a fundamental human right , as out lined in numerous international agreements and conventions , these agreements generally prohibited restrictions on this right ,except for these necessary to maintain public order, decency, and right and freedoms of others . However ,it is evident that such restrictions vary from one country to another ,depending on the nature of different societies , countries have implemented these restrictions in ways that sometimes lead to religious persecution and limitations on individuals' ability to express and practice their beliefs . this issue is particularly noticeable in European societies , where interpretations of these regulations have been broadened.