Do Not Give the Opponents a Chance

Prophet refrained from taking such measures, choosing to avoid anything that would create a negative perception of Islam among people. This approach demonstrated the Prophet’s wisdom in handling such situations. The same problem persists today, as exemplified by the case of Salman Rushdie. While Rushdie has undoubtedly expressed anti-Islamic sentiments, if Muslims were to attempt to punish him, people would not view it as the punishment of an enemy of Islam. Instead, they would criticize Muslims for suppressing freedom of thought and argue that Islam relies on the power of the sword rather than the strength of argumentation. We must acknowledge that the current era places immense value on freedom of thought, considering it the highest ideal in modern times. It is perceived as the ultimate good. Consequently, any religion or system that does not uphold freedom of thought is seen as uncivilized and barbaric by contemporary society. In such a context, the greatest hostility towards Islam would be engaging in actions that would allow the world to claim that Islam suppresses freedom and is, therefore, a barbaric religion. In this scenario, the prophetic tradition demands that Islam be protected from this ‘disgrace’ at any cost. The Prophet chose not to kill the enemies of Islam to keep the door open for calling people to God. On the other hand, some Muslims are more interested in destroying the enemies of Islam, thereby closing all avenues for spreading the message of God to people. Their actions have no