The Issue of Blasphemy

This problematic situation persisted for about a month until verses 11-21 of Chapter 24 were revealed. Through these verses, God declared Ayesha wholly innocent and free from blame. The blame was placed solely on Abdullah bin Ubayy and his associates. Thus, this grave matter came to an end through direct divine intervention. It is noteworthy that Abdullah bin Ubayy had embraced Islam under the guidance of the Prophet and used to pray alongside the Muslims. However, according to the testimony of the Quran (24: 11), he played a significant role in this incident. The Quran exposed his sinful actions, but no specific legal punishment was prescribed for him. The matter of his punishment was left to the Hereafter. Therefore, he lived in Madinah until his natural death, to be held accountable to God for his deeds. In this situation, those who argue for a death sentence as punishment for blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad base their claims on unfounded evidence, lacking support from the Quran, Hadith, or the Prophet’s practices. GOD’S GUARANTEE The distortion of the Prophet’s character and teachings was initially started by contemporary Jews residing in Arabia. Subsequently, during the Crusades, Christian scholars and Orientalists in Europe continued these efforts for centuries. Individuals like Salman Rushdie from India and others follow the same path and utilize the available resources.