The Issue of Blasphemy

AN INTERACTION themselves as the “kings of the streets.” Consequently, they become easily provoked, even by minor incidents. They may engage in conflicts with the police, assuming that their numbers surpass those of law enforcement, resulting in most processions inevitably turning violent and leading to bloodshed. Considering this, it was highly inappropriate to organize a procession concerning the issue of Salman Rushdie. If individuals wished to express their protest to the British Government, they could have done so through means such as postal mail or telegram. A small delegation could have visited the British High Commission to convey their message if a personal delivery was deemed necessary. Some Important Comments King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia (without explicitly mentioning Salman Rushdie) expressed his perspective, emphasizing that the conveyance of the Divine Message should be done most effectively and persuasively. He stressed the importance of convincing other nations that Islam is a religion of love and peace rather than violence and terrorism. (Akhbar al-Alam al-Islami, Makkah, 22 May, 1989.) The Ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, expressed that neither Salman Rushdie nor individuals like him from around the world can harm the true religion of Allah with their anti-Islam writings.