The Issue of Blasphemy

JIHAD OR DEFIANCE? about Islam written in a serious manner. These are the only actions Muslims can take following Islamic teachings. Any response other than that invites the wrath of God, as God Almighty sent His Prophet as a source of mercy, not destruction. Unfortunately, the temperament of presentday Muslims has deprived them of a great blessing— the spirit of sincere well-wishing, which is a defining characteristic of those who convey the divine message. They should be honest advisors to their people, as impactful speech can only come from a spirit of love and compassion for the listener. However, when provoked, Muslims’ hearts harden towards others, and they no longer possess the desired mindset necessary to effectively convey the message of God’s Prophet in a profound and reasoned manner. This irony is evident in the grand celebration of the Prophet’s birthday, while his followers, regrettably, have neglected to communicate his message. After the Prophet of Islam, this responsibility of conveying the divine message to all humanity fell upon his followers, who were required to have true well-wishes towards all nations. However, present-day Muslims have developed a predisposition towards a negative mindset. JIHAD OR DEFIANCE? The Frontier Post, a Pakistan Daily, reproduced an article from a Western magazine in its January 1987 edition, featuring a picture of Adam and Eve. This caused a furious reaction, as a group of approximately one and a half