The Issue of Blasphemy

THE WAY OF THE PROPHET and supporters. The focus is not on seeking the destruction of others but rather on winning them over to the message of God. The goal of Islam is to create a positive impact and foster a change of heart and mind in individuals, leading them towards embracing the teachings and principles being conveyed to them. Refraining from a Bad Reputation A factory’s development relies heavily on maintaining a good reputation. Similarly, to effectively convey the message of Islam, upholding a positive image of the religion is vital. This holds true even in challenging situations, such as blasphemy. To highlight this point, the example of Abdullah bin Ubayy is often cited. He was the leader of the Khazraj tribe in Madinah and was on the verge of being crowned as their king when the Prophet migrated from Makkah to Madinah. The people of Madinah embraced the Prophet as their leader, which caused distress to Abdullah bin Ubayy. Despite outwardly accepting Islam under situational pressures, he harboured deep hatred and continued to humiliate the Prophet to seek revenge. One day, as the Prophet passed by Abdullah bin Ubayy’s fortified residence, known as Mazahim, he dismounted from his donkey upon seeing members of Abdullah’s tribe gathered there. The Prophet approached Abdullah, greeted him, and sat among them while reciting a portion of the Quran.