The Real Problem

Now, let us consider another example from the same country. Peter Wright, an Englishman who retired and now resides in Australia, held a high-ranking position in the British Intelligence Service. Following his retirement, he authored a book recounting his experiences titled ‘Spy Catcher.’ This memoir unveils numerous secrets pertaining to the British Intelligence Service. Peter Wright sold the rights to his book to a publisher in London; however, the British Government became aware of its content before its publication. Consequently, they swiftly banned the book, citing its contradiction with government policies. Despite the author’s and publisher’s efforts, the book could not be published in London. Eventually, in 1988, it was published in a foreign country. However, its entry into the UK remains strictly prohibited. This incident highlights a case of “blasphemy against prophets,” where despite the presence of a law, the film was not banned. Conversely, in another incident categorized as “blasphemy against the state,” the government promptly took action, and the entire country refused to allow the book within its borders. What accounts for this disparity? There is only one explanation for this distinction. Britain recognizes the significance of treason against the state but does not exhibit the same level of sensitivity towards blasphemy against prophets. From this, it becomes evident what the underlying issue for Islam is in contemporary times. The actual problem faced by Islam today is the diminishing perception of its greatness