THE WAY OF THE PROPHET

Prophet Muhammad consistently adhered to this approach throughout his life. He either patiently endured the mockery and ridicule directed towards him or responded to it through dialogue and reasoning. Prophet Muhammad was not a prophet who resorted to violence or sought vengeance; instead, he embodied the qualities of mercy and compassion towards all of humanity (Rahmatul lil alameen). His forgiveness extended even to those who persecuted him. He remained a shining example of compassion, displaying a sublime character as affirmed by the Quranic verse: “For you are truly of a sublime character.” (68:4) Islam is not solely concerned with implementing a system of legal punishments. Its core objective lies in guiding individuals to become devoted worshippers of God rather than merely designating them as criminals and subjecting them to physical punishments like flogging, shooting, or hanging. Unlike a legal penal code that may not be concerned with public perception, a caller to God aims to bring people closer to God instead of eliminating them. Therefore, a caller to God (dayee) unilaterally adopts the approach of patience and avoidance. His focus is on individuals’ futures, emphasizing forgiveness to cultivate a receptive space in their minds for the message they convey. The approach of one who calls to God is characterized by benevolence towards people, aiming to transform those who may currently mock or oppose them into future admirers