Writing and Speaking without Considering Reason, Law, and Shariah

THE OBEDIENCE OR DISOBEDIENCE OF GOD’S COMMAND relevant passage from Abdul Qadir Oudah’s book, At-Tashri’ al-Jina’i al-Islami: “According to the opinions of Maliki, Shafi’i, and Ahmad, the status of a Muslim residing in Dar alHarb who has not migrated to Dar al-Islam is similar to that of other Muslims residing in Dar al-Islam. By embracing Islam, they have preserved their lives and wealth, regardless of how long they remain in Dar al-Harb. They are not prohibited from entering Dar al-Islam whenever they wish. Conversely, Abu Hanifa’s view is that a Muslim residing in Dar al-Harb who has not migrated to Dar al-Islam does not enjoy infallibility or protection despite being a Muslim. According to Abu Hanifa, infallibility (‘ismah) is not only related to Islam but also to the land.” (At-Tashri’ al-Jina’i al-Islami, Vol. 1, p. 278) The quoted passage above has no relevance to the issue of insulting the Prophet. It solely addresses a specific aspect of the Dar al-Islam and Dar al-Harb debate. These two scenarios are distinct from the matter at hand. During the war between two countries, the lives and property of individuals may become permissible targets. Abdul Qadir Oudah states in his book that the bloodshed of a person living in Dar al-Harb becomes permissible upon entering Dar al-Islam without permission. Similarly, the bloodshed of both Muslims and Dhimmis (protected nonMuslim communities) becomes permissible when they enter Dar al-Harb without permission or official order. However, their lives are protected if they enter with permission and