The Issue of Blasphemy

THE WAY OF THE PROPHET in the eyes of God and the Prophet as safeguarding the interests of Islam. Therefore, if the feelings of Muslims are hurt, they should restrain themselves from unnecessary expressions of anger and frustration. This approach ensures that valuable opportunities to call people to God are not wasted. Following this practical wisdom, the Muslims will continue to focus on the primary aim of Islam— connecting people with their Creator and making them aware of God’s Creation Plan for humanity. Do Not Give the Opponents a Chance The incidents mentioned in the previous sections involved individuals who were engaged in blasphemy against the Prophet and Islam, making them deserving of punishment, according to the perspective of the Companions. They were considered enemies of God and the Prophet, leading the Companions to seek permission from the Prophet to execute them. However, in this world, where individuals are free to express their views, forcing others to speak only what we desire is impossible. It was inevitable that if the Prophet had focused solely on their abusive words without considering the consequences of their punishment, people would have indeed accused him, saying, “Muhammad kills his own Companions.” Therefore, although the Prophet would have been justified in punishing these individuals, given the circumstances, such action would have tarnished the reputation of Islam and the Prophet. Consequently, the