THOSE WHO RIDICULE THE PROPHET

THOSE WHO RIDICULE THE PROPHET not engaging in unnecessary debates or discussions that may perpetuate falsehood. By adopting such an approach, falsehood naturally loses its power. Therefore, there is no need to use force or aggression when dealing with something that can be effectively addressed without it. 4. One of the methods observed in the life of the Prophet is responding to opponents’ words through logical arguments. In ancient times, poetry held a similar status to journalism in the present era. Journalism serves to spread information to a broader audience today, while poetry served that purpose in ancient times. During the time of the Prophet, his opponents would express their condemnation through poetic verses. For example, Umm Jamil, the wife of Abu Lahab, a polytheist, would recite such poems against him. One such verse can be found in the Prophet’s biography, where she expresses, “Muhammad is the condemned one, we reject him. We do not obey his orders. And we hate his religion.” (Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirah, Volume 1, p. 379) In the Makkan period, the Prophet Muhammad did not respond to such matters. Instead, he remarked to his companion, ‘Are you not amazed at the persecution of the Quraysh? They insult and call me ‘Mudhamman (the condemned one),’ whereas I am Muhammad (the praised one).’ (Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirah, Vol. 1, p. 356) However, in the Madinan period, he appointed Hassan bin Thabit to respond to them through poetry. This method was employed by the