here we go again

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Re: here we go again

@Sa1eem

When Islam punishes someone of crime, that punishment is not to harm or hurt someone, but for only two reasons. One is to stop people harming, cheating, abusing and accusing innocent other people (punishment for crime against other humans) and to stop spreading of immorality in society (ex: Zina in public, that is Zina where enough people seen the Zina and chances is that if not punished than Zina would spread). Islam never promotes ‘tajasus’ (looking intentionally) for guilty in Muslims but it promotes covering, such that, one believe of Islam is that, if a person do a sin (or crime) then covering it up and feeling guilty about it itself is atonement.

As for Blasphemy is concerned, this is such sin that one have to think 100 times before punishing even confirmed culprit, because sin or wrong is against Allah (the most merciful) or Prophet (Mercy for all) and we do not know who Allah and Prophet (SAW) forgive for that wrong against them and when.

Further, victimising or punishing for such sin does not do any favour to the name of Prophet (SAW) or Islam, rather malign and defame Islam as well as name of prophet (SAW) all over the world. Thus victimiser also becomes guilty of Blasphemy with his acts that defame and malign name of Prophet (SAW).

For instance, Prophet (SAW) name is respected and loved by Muslims and that is no big deal. Big deal is that Prophet (SAW) name was/is respected name even amongst non-believers, not because he was Prophet or his mission became a successful mission, but because he (SAW) was most merciful and graceful person who always forgave his ardent opponents, abusers, and enemies. Plus, his message is seen as message of equality, justice and forgiveness. Similarly, Islam was/is respected because of same reason, preaching of equality, justice, and forgiveness.

Very beautifully explained Saleem bhai. You made me fall in love with Islam all over again.