Draw Muhammed Day!!!

**glo** · 05-01-2010

I just heard that several social networking sites and blogs etc have declared May 20th 'Draw Muhammed Day'! They are calling on people to produce and publicize images of Muhammed!

This is going to stir up such tension and friction with the Muslim communities again ...

When will people learn to address issues peacefully, instead of using mockery and provocation!

**quranalim** · 05-01-2010

Scholars have said wheover mocks the prophet must be punished

**Darth Ultor** · 05-01-2010

But what is the big deal about a serious representation? Like, suppose somebody wants to make a biographical film about Muhammad (pbuh) and portrays him in a serious manner, why is that a bad thing? Or at least show him from the back or everything but his face. One movie did that with Jesus.

**aadil77** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Boaz

But what is the big deal about a serious representation? Like, suppose somebody wants to make a biographical film about Muhammad (pbuh) and portrays him in a serious manner, why is that a bad thing? Or at least show him from the back.

Because prophets were the best of mankind, they cannot be represented through any imaginery, it would be an insult to them.

They were extremely beautiful in every way, no one will be able to represent this through acting or drawings

There has been a movie about the prophet Muhammad, its called the message, they don't show him or his voice but a first person view through him

**Güven** · 05-01-2010

They want revenge because of the censoring in South Park. That's really pathetic

I still don't understand why people are so obsessed with drawing a picture of someone. ( in this case our Prophet s.a.w)

**Snowflake** · 05-01-2010

Well here's news for them. They CAN'T draw the Prophet (saw). Because they don't know what the Prophet (saw) looked like. Drawing a caricature and giving it a name does not make it of that person when it has no resemblance. This is what muslims need to remember. They know it will rub muslims up the wrong way that's why they keep on doing it. How would they feel if we ignored their pathetic attempts to insult the Prophet by saying, 'Sorry but that is not the Prophet!' Would they find it fun to keep doing it? I doubt it.

Scholars have said wheover mocks the prophet must be punished

Did they say how? I can't see how that can be put into practice. Riots have achieved nothing. Petitions are a joke. Who listens? If for once we ignore them and not give them a reaction, their fun will have lost it's appeal and no one likes doing anything that isn't fun. It's a reaction they want, and we are giving it to them. Let's just curse them and pray to Allah to either guide them or destroy them.

**shuraimfan4lyf** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by glo

I just heard that several social networking sites and blogs etc have declared May 20th 'Draw Muhammed Day'! They are calling on people to produce and publicize images of Muhammed!

This is going to stir up such tension and friction with the Muslim communities again ...

When will people learn to address issues peacefully, instead of using mockery and provocation!

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah

Aaoothobillah wa la hawla wa la quwatta...

They will be disgraced and dishonored in this duniya wal akhira. They are challenging the peaceful religion of Islam, and taking away the rights of muslims.

زُيِّنَ لِلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا وَيَسْخَرُونَ مِنَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ۘ وَالَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا فَوْقَهُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَاءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ
Beautified is the life of this world for those who disbelieve, and they mock at those who believe. But those who obey Allah's Orders and keep away from what He has forbidden, will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah gives (of His Bounty, Blessings, Favours, Honours, etc. on the Day of Resurrection) to whom He wills without limit. Sura Al-Baqara Verse 212

Praise be to Allaah.

The story referred to in the question was narrated by Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said:

A blind man had a female slave who had borne him a child (umm walad) who reviled the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and disparaged him, and he told her not to do that but she did not stop, and he rebuked her but she paid no heed.

One night she started to disparage and revile the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), so he took a dagger and put it in her stomach and pressed on it and killed her. There fell between her legs a child who was smeared with the blood that was there.

The next morning mention of that was made to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and he assembled the people and said: “I adjure by Allaah the man who did this to stand up.”

The blind man stood up and came through the people, trembling, and he came and sat before the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). He said: O Messenger of Allaah, I am the one who did it. She used to revile you and disparage you, and I told her not to do it but she did not stop, and I rebuked her but she paid no heed. I have two sons from her who are like two pearls, and she was good to me. Last night she started to revile you and disparage you, and I took a dagger and placed it on her stomach and I pressed on it until I killed her.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Bear witness that no retaliation is due for her blood.”

Narrated by Abu Dawood (4361) and others. In the answer to question no. 103739 we have explained that the basis of this story is saheeh and that it has been narrated in several versions which, when taken together, indicate that the incident did indeed take place, despite the variations in some reports.

This woman was not killed because she was a dhimmi, rather it was because she reviled the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), so she deserved to be executed for that reason, and if she was a Muslim, she became a kaafir by this action, and deserved to be executed for that reason too.

Al-San’aani (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

This report indicates that the one who reviles the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is to be executed and no blood money is to be paid for him; if he is a Muslim his reviling of him (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is apostasy for which he deserves to be executed. Ibn Battaal said: without being asked to repent.

Subul al-Salaam (3/501).

We have previously quoted the view of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah concerning the confusion about this story in which the blind man killed this woman – who deserved to be killed – without the permission of the ruler. Please see the answer to question no. 103739.

This story is indicative of the justice with which the Muslims dealt with the people of the Book, which was enjoined in the sharee’ah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who was a mercy to the worlds. The rights of the Jews who are under Muslim rule are guaranteed and protected, and it is not permissible to transgress against them by causing them any annoyance or harm. Hence when the people found a Jewish woman who had been killed they were alarmed and referred the matter to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who had made the covenant with them and guaranteed them security, and who did not take the jizyah from them. He got angry and adjured the Muslims by Allaah to find out who had done this deed, so that he could determine his punishment and judge his case. But when he found out that she had transgressed the covenant several times by reviling the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and impugning him, she forfeited all her rights and deserved the hadd punishment of execution which is imposed by sharee’ah on everyone who reviles the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), whether he is a Muslim, a dhimmi or a mu’aahid (non-Muslim living under Muslim rule), because impugning the status of the Prophets is kufr or disbelief in Allaah the Almighty, and a transgression of every sacred limit and right and covenant, and a major betrayal which deserves the greatest punishment.

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/111252/slave

**Darth Ultor** · 05-01-2010

About not showing the prophets, why wasn't a big deal made about Moses and Jesus? I have seen many movies about the exodus and one movie about Jesus. Weren't they both actually of Arab descent?

**aadil77** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Boaz

About not showing the prophets, why wasn't a big deal made about Moses and Jesus? I have seen many movies about the exodus and one movie about Jesus. Weren't they both actually of Arab descent?

I get ticked off when they take the mick out of any prophets, but its become common and since christians do it themselves by humiliating and degrading prophet Isa (Jesus) with half naked statues of him in churches - we can't do much. Its a disgrace to the honour and dignity of prophets, they were the best of mankind, the most beautiful of Allahs creation and they get insulted like this.

**Life_Is_Short** · 05-01-2010

This is very sad. Very sad indeed.

**Supreme** · 05-01-2010

Another thing: Muhammed was just a man. An ideal Muslim man, sure, but a man nonetheless. He's not some superhuman with God-like attributes who has to be worshipped and not criticized under any circumstances. If these people were (directly) insulting God, specifically the Islamic concept of God, I might understand the furor. As it is, he was just a man, a prophet no more special or powerful than the others, and you don't hear these sorts of things happen when other Islamic prophets are depicted or insulted, do you?

**Life_Is_Short** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Supreme

Another thing: Muhammed was just a man. An ideal Muslim man, sure, but a man nonetheless. He's not some superhuman with God-like attributes who has to be worshipped and not criticized under any circumstances. If these people were (directly) insulting God, specifically the Islamic concept of God, I might understand the furor. As it is, he was just a man, a prophet no more special or powerful than the others, and you don't hear these sorts of things happen when other Islamic prophets are depicted or insulted, do you?

And this is coming from a Christian brother.

**Ğħαrєєвαħ** · 05-01-2010

Yes agreed he was a man..but he was the best of creation also ...he was a perfect rolemodel for the whole of humanity,there is no human today or lets say a normal living humans of today that was as perfect as him, he was perfect because God created him perfect and thats why he is the perfect rolemodel for everyone. There is a difference between a normal man and a prophet...As a prophet is someone who comes to guide people and the people are the one being guided...same for every nation whereupon a prophet was sent!...

For we can try be like them, but not "exactly" like them, as theyre perfect in every way..i think you will surely need to read up on the stories of every prophet ofcourse including Muhammad sallahu alayhi wa salam life story and how much people of his time loved him so, surely you will understand!

**aadil77** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Supreme

Another thing: Muhammed was just a man. An ideal Muslim man, sure, but a man nonetheless. He's not some superhuman with God-like attributes who has to be worshipped and not criticized under any circumstances. If these people were (directly) insulting God, specifically the Islamic concept of God, I might understand the furor. As it is, he was just a man, a prophet no more special or powerful than the others, and you don't hear these sorts of things happen when other Islamic prophets are depicted or insulted, do you?

Allah is The Majestic, The Al-Mighty, The King, The Supreme, The Most Glorious, The Avenger nothing you say about him will affect His honour. Where as the prophet is in his grave, he cannot defend himself, like you said he was just a man, he does not have the qualities of god to protect his honour. Prophet muhammad like other prophets was no ordinary human being like christians make out, prophet Muhammad was the best of Allah's creation and of the prophets.

About other prophets read my post above

**Ğħαrєєвαħ** · 05-01-2010

They all came with one message "There is only One God", the Prophets all had good Characteristics and were Perfect Example for all..Like if there is something in our life we are not sure about what to do, we should look at what the Prophets did, how they dealt with a situation...

"And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): \"Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taghut (all false deities, etc. i.e. do not worship Taghut besides Allah).\" Then of them were some whom Allah guided and of them were some upon whom the straying was justified. So travel through the land and see what was the end of those who denied (the truth)." [Al-Qur`aan]....

**Sawdah** · 05-01-2010

**Güven** · 05-01-2010

Now this is another difference between Christians and Muslims. We have more respect for our Prophets.

He wasn't just any man. He was the messenger of God. He is more important to us than any of our family members. yes we love him, respect him and honor him just like any other prophets. ( Including JESUS peace be upon Him) but that doesn't mean we worship him.

Wouldn't you defend the honor of your mother or your father when they are being insulted? no wait, Let me ask you this, How do you feel when they make fun of Jesus like that? After all, you Christians believe he is more than just a man, he is the son of God, right? But yet, I hardly see any Christians defending His honor.

**Supreme** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by aadil77

Allah is The Majestic, The Al-Mighty, The King, The Supreme, The Most Glorious, The Avenger nothing you say about him will affect His honour. Where as the prophet is in his grave, he cannot defend himself, like you said he was just a man, he does not have the qualities of god to protect his honour. Prophet muhammad like other prophets was no ordinary human being like christians make out, prophet Muhammad was the best of Allah's creation and of the prophets.

About other prophets read my post above

But don't you see? By saying 'he's no ordinary human being', you're making him out to be superior, to be some sort of superhuman, with God-like qualities. This may be just me, and if it is, then fine, but I can really only relate perfection to God Himself. Only God is good, and by good, it means perfect. By saying any human being is perfect is associating them with a divine attribute. He may have had a special role to play as a messenger of God, but every human being has their drawbacks, and there's no compromise, even if you're talking about saints. By saying someone is perfect, it sounds like you are putting them on par with God. Whether or not that was what God wanted when, according to Islam, He set out to establish Himself as a perfect entity who alone should be worshipped, is another matter altogether.

**Ğħαrєєвαħ** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Supreme

But don't you see? By saying 'he's no ordinary human being', you're making him out to be superior, to be some sort of superhuman, with God-like qualities. This may be just me, and if it is, then fine, but I can really only relate perfection to God Himself. Only God is good, and by good, it means perfect. By saying any human being is perfect is associating them with a divine attribute. He may have had a special role to play as a messenger of God, but every human being has their drawbacks, and there's no compromise, even if you're talking about saints. By saying someone is perfect, it sounds like you are putting them on par with God. Whether or not that was what God wanted when, according to Islam, He set out to establish Himself as a perfect entity who alone should be worshipped, is another matter altogether.

If the Brother was saying the Prophet is SUPERIOR...then why would he say this first.. i quote "Allah is The Majestic, The Al-Mighty, The King, The Supreme, The Most Glorious, The Avenger nothing you say about him will affect His honour."...

The Prophet was a ROLEMODEL and a perfect one at that. If we as muslims would take any Prophet as God we are commiting Shirk (Associating Partners with the Allmighty) when we say we respect the Prophet and the Prophets, its showing love as theyre like warners, they have come with Gods message, why wouldnt we show love and respect them? and hows that superiority?
Its not in the status of God to enter his creation to guide us rather Send perfect guidance, such as his Religion, his Book and his Messengers..If God was to enter his creation that wouldnt make GOD divine anymore...!

**marwen** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by glo

I just heard that several social networking sites and blogs etc have declared May 20th 'Draw Muhammed Day'! They are calling on people to produce and publicize images of Muhammed!

This is going to stir up such tension and friction with the Muslim communities again ...

When will people learn to address issues peacefully, instead of using mockery and provocation!

I don't think we can do something (at least for now) to make these people stop these stupid caricatures. You know among "anti-muslims", there is always this type of people who don't know how to speak in a proper way, and they are not intelligent enough to formulate clear arguments againts islam so they take refuge in mockery and in indecent expressions and drawings as their unique way to express themselves. So we really don't have to look at them or speak with them, because they simply are so pathetic and so stupid that they can't understand our talking.