Peace and Honor be upon him
Every Muslim comprises faith in all Prophets of God (Peace be upon them all). In the words of Holy Quran:
“Indeed, we sent our apostles with clear signs and sent down with them the Book and the Scale (balance of right or wrong) that mankind may stand forth in justice…..”
(Sura Al0Hadeed 57, 25)
Hazrat Muhammad’s great personality (Peace be upon him) is the centre of affection, love and respect, for every muslim. He is infect a beloved personality’ of the creator and of the creatures too. Almighty Allah tells us:
“Allah sends His Salat (Graces, Honors, Blessings and Mercy) on the Prophet (Muhammad PBUH) and also His angles, “O” you who believe! Send your Salat on him and ask. (Allah to grant him) peace.”
(Sura Al-Ahzaab, Verse 56)
The very meaning of the name: “Muhammad” (PBUH) is, “someone who is praised continuously.” Absolutely, his sacred name is praised everywhere in Azaans, Duroods and Prayers in the world. It is He )Pease be upon him) who epitomizes human perfection from every angles, Almighty Allah praised him as “a Mercy to entire universe”. How beautiful depiction is about him in poetry.
He is very Paragon of Perfection, The light of his countenance dispels darkness; His very elements are beautiful; Invoke blessings on him and his descendants!
Allah has saved life-history of His beloved Prophet (PBUH) just like He has saved the verses and suras of The Holy Quran. A Writer “John Devenport” writes about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):
“There is no doubt that among all lawgivers and conquerors, there is not a single in moral details and authenticity than that of Muhammad (PBUH),”
(An Apology for Muhammad and Quran, London, 1869)
Our Holy Quran says,
“In the Apostle of Allah, you have indeed a beautiful pattern (of conduct).
(Sura Al-Ahzaab 33, 21)
No doubt, every aspect of his personality is worthy to be followed. He is a personality in the world, on whom the largest number of books have been written. He is latest in the sacred chain of Holly Prophets (Peace be upon them all). His glorious character was praised even by his enemies. Almighty Allah explain the purpose of sending the Prophet (PBUH).
“Verily we have sent you (O Muhammad PBUH) as a witness, as a bearer of glad tidings and as a warner. In order that you (O Mankind) may believe in Allah and His Messenger (PBUH) and that you help and honor him and glorify (Allah’s) praises morning and afternoon.”
(Sura Al-Fatah 8, 9)
Therefore, in the light of these verses, it becomes the duty of mankind to help and honor the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and enhance his noble mission “to convey humanity the sacred message of god.” Here, we stop for a while and think, what is going on in the world these days? French weekly mag “Charlie Hebdo” has caused big offence to Muslims by hurting their sentiments and sensibilities and called it “ freedom of expression”? How low and sick mentality is this to mock or insult such “A noble Personality” whose sanctity and dignity has been acknowledged by all unbiased scholars in the world? How dual standards are being witnessed euen in the matter of this so-called freedom of expression,! Here is the incidence of “Maurice Sinet” who works under the pen name science in the satirical weekly “ Charlie Hebdo” , faced charges of “inciting racial hatred” for a column he wrote in 2009. The piece of writing sparked a slanging match among the Parisia Intellegentia ended in his dismissal from the magazine! (FB-Talk Islam Jan,14).
By publishing such insulting caricatures of the Noble Prophet (PBUH), the French magazine has aroused anger, anxiety and caos in the Islamic world. On the one side demonstrations, rallies, marches and protests happening continuously all over the world,. Our hearts bleed, over eyes are filled with tears. While on the other side, attack by Kouachi brothers on “Charlie Habdo” has become a cause of arising “Islamophobia” in non-muslims and now muslims are under their attack. They are being wounded and even murdered. However, west is responsible this time for this blasphemous policy. It has happened before some years in Denmark where the notorious newspaper “Jyllans Posten” has published blasphemous caricatures and now the French weekly is doing this heinous crime. A German Scholare “Immanul Kant” had said, “I am free to move my hand but the freedom of my hand ends where your nose begins.”
Even UNO’s charter of Human Rights does not de-link freedom of expression from the law of land and from values of society. Many European countries have “Blasphemy Law”. In Denmark there is Law of Libel and Slander’ to defend every citizen’s repute. It’s a crime in seven countries’. In England, it’s a crime to insult the Queen. In Russia its crime to insult Linen. In France even street prayer is banned. In many countries, listening of loud music is forbidden at home too because it disturbs others. Its forbidden to press horn loudly on roads, Its forbidden to play loud music while driving on highways. How strange that in case of Muslims, this “forbidden freedom of expression” works at large. If we analyse Christian and Jewish laws, we come to know that “blasphemy is an unforgivable crime”. According to Bible, punishment of blasphemy was ‘burning alive’ or killing by throwing stones. In new testament, we find these words:
Wherefore, I say unto you ………. But to blasphemy against the Holy Christ, shall not be forgiven unto vnen.”
(Mathen 12 , 31)
So, in Islam, the punishment to the person who insults any religion or Prophet is ‘death’. The prophet of mercy, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) has sentenced that very punishment to the criminals of blasphemy. Recently, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson, ‘Tasneem Aslam’ said about that incident of French Mag,
“ We believe that freedom of expression should not be misused as means to attack or hurt public sentiments or religious beliefs.”
Moreover, Pope Francis has also condemned that publication of caricatures. Turkish Government expelled French Ambassador from Turkey as a protest. Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain also condemned and protested over French Mag’s policy. Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan announced million marches of public in the country. But, no strong measurement can be appear from Muslim Governments of 57 Islamic States, alas, yet now. When we look towards the western world, adding fuel into fire, forty European countries’ states person gathered in Paris on 11th January to encourage ‘Cherlie Hebdo”. British Premier, David Camron went too far by saying that, Media has a right to publish whatever it feels dangers from!.
However, truth can not be hidden. The statement of ‘Jean Le Pen’ is indeed an eye-opener for the world. ‘Jean Le Pen’ is the founder of “Front National Party”, who has declared the Kouachi brothers attack on French mag, a conspiracy of Amercian and Jewish secret agencies, He said that he has proofs of it.
The matter is becoming worse and worse because the French ma has been revealing more provocative caricatures and many international agencies of Europe have announced to provide financial support to ‘Charlie Hebdo’. In such decline of morality of west, Muslim Countries need to ponder over the defence of their Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him). A joint action is needed by Muslim Ummah to stop western world from their savage policy. Legal action is required too, as respect for all religious is inevitable for world’s peace. Ummah must have Islamic Channelss to fight this media-war. Muslims should follow the Sunnah of their beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him) in such a way, they appear to world, living examples of beautiful religion Islam. But if the Ghazi Alamuddin, Amir Cheema, Mumtaz Qadri i.e have billions of alive followers ready to sacrifice their lives to defend the honor of the Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (Peace be upon him), and there is no better use of our “Atomic Power” for this pious cause!!!
Written By: Ismat Usama