Is this true? [Insulting the Prophet]

**nimrod** · 05-07-2006

I am not exactly sure about which forum is the correct one for this thread, if it is in the wrong one please move it.

This statement was made on a different thread:

In Islam, mocking the Prophet (PBUH) is not allowed. Calling [for] death to someone who insults the Prophet (PBUH) is.

Is that statement true according to the teachings of Islam?
I had assumed it wasn’t, but when no one refuted the statement I wasn’t so sure.

Thanks
Nimrod

**Hijrah** · 10-14-2006

Originally Posted by Ulysses

That really is quite edifying to read, and it makes me think that there are solid basis for Islam and secularism to reconcile and live in peaceful coexistence. Thanks for saying something that reassures me that Islam is not simply about turning a blind eye to zealotry and ethnocentrism. That made my day.

I'm glad you feel the way, I realize how this is a touchy subject.

**Ansar Al-'Adl** · 08-10-2007

Originally Posted by snakelegs

one of our members has as his signature:

"Forgive Him Who Wrongs You;
Join Him Who Cuts You Off;
Do Good To Him Who Does Evil To You;
And Speak The Truth Even If It Be Against Yourself.
Inscribed On The Prophets (PBUH) Sword"

first, is the above quote from a hadith?

Yes, I found the narration and it is a sahîh hadîth.

عن علي بن أبي طالب قال
لما ضممت إلي سلاح رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وجدت في قائم سيف رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم رقعة فيها : صل من قطعك ، وأحسن إلى من أساء إليك ، وقل الحق ولو على نفسك

Classified as authentic by Imâm Al-Albânî (Silsilah as-Sahîhah 4/542).

Regards