A Review

AN INTERACTION in religious matters or renowned for leading a devout life. The intensity and irrationality with which people are disturbed, consciously or unconsciously, and their eagerness to safeguard the Prophet’s honour stem from reverence rather than genuine faith. This often manifests as passionate fervour, which can escalate to madness among the masses (Shahab Nama, Delhi, 2003, p. 1202-03). To be insensitive towards God and sensitive towards God’s Messenger is undoubtedly a deviation from Islam and has no connection with true guidance. Those who dwell in such baseless reverence will come to realize, on the Day of Judgment, that their actions were based on their inventions and had nothing to do with the religion sent by God. There is the religion of Islam, and then there is the religion of ‘hero worship.’ If a person truly follows the religion of Islam, their relationship with God and His Messenger will be similar. Therefore, they will be devoted to both God and the Prophet. However, the religion practiced by many modern-day Muslims is not Islam but rather a form of ‘hero worship.’ They have not truly made God their ultimate focus; instead, they have elevated the Prophet to a ‘hero.’ This is why they remain silent when God is insulted but become immediately enraged if anyone speaks disparagingly about the Messenger. Muslims may find contentment in their self-created version of religion. However, they need to recognize that the Quran