apostate

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Russia is high up on their list, along with the US, Europe, Israel, Jews, Christians, Shia Muslims, the Taliban and all rulers of Muslim-majority states, who they consider to be "apostates".

From BBC

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group’s affiliate in the region has in the past carried out attacks often targeting Shiites, whom IS considers to be apostates.

From Seattle Times

IS militants have struck in Kabul and in northern provinces, often targeting Shiites, whom IS considers to be apostates.

From Seattle Times

IS militants have struck in Kabul, in northern provinces and especially wherever there are Shiites, whom IS considers to be apostates.

From Seattle Times

With a smile across his face, he recalls the day he became an apostate.

From Seattle Times