The Issue of Blasphemy

demonstrate their narrow-mindedness. Such activities do not in any way diminish the greatness of the Prophet. ‘THROWING DUST ON THE SUN’ Salman Rushdie stated in an interview (The Times of India, October 8, 1988) that his book ‘The Satanic Verses’ aims to explore religion and revelation from a secular perspective. However, it would be more accurate to describe it as an attempt to present the viewpoint of an insincere individual, as this particular interpretation of secularism has not been defined by any reputable scholar. This book is an outrageous and offensive novel targeting Islam and the Prophet of Islam. While it correctly mentions the names of Hamzah and Ayesha, it distorts the name of the Prophet as ‘Mahound’ instead of Muhammad. Throughout history, certain Christian scholars and Orientalists in Europe have employed various means to defame the Prophet, driven by their antagonistic sentiments. Salman Rushdie’s deliberate use of this perverted name in his book is a reprehensible act. Prophet Muhammad is the most esteemed figure in human history. His character is undeniably a source of inspiration for all of humanity. The magnificence and reverence surrounding him are so evident that all serious individuals have acknowledged them. One of the remarkable qualities of Prophet Muhammad is that God Almighty bestowed upon him eternal victory.