AN UNISLAMIC RESPONSE

which contained printing paper worth ten million rupees. They referred to their actions as Islamic Jihad. However, such aggression from Muslims has no basis in the teachings of Islam. It was an unIslamic response. Engaging in violent activities without seeking guidance from the life and teachings of the Prophet leads to adverse outcomes. It serves as an example of following personal desires and impulses. God has granted freedom to everyone in this world of test. Therefore, incidents of misuse of freedom have occurred frequently throughout history. For instance, when the Prophet of Islam presented God’s message to the Arabs, they mistreated him. In addition to physical harassment, they used derogatory terms for the Prophet, such as ‘mad’, ‘magician,’ ‘liar,’ ‘condemned,’ and more. However, when we examine the early period of Islam, we find no instances of retaliation against those who blasphemed the Prophet. The Prophet’s Companions did not organize protests, chant slogans against them, or resort to burning their homes and properties. Instead, they simply prayed for their guidance. Additionally, when necessary, they countered their allegations with logical arguments in poetry, which was common during that time. Ultimately, they left the judgment of such matters to God. This example set by the Prophet and his Companions teaches us what an ideal response to such situations should be from the Islamic perspective. We should strive to dispel misconceptions through dialogue and scholarly articles