Slogans like "Sar Tan Se Juda" Are Utterly Incompatible with Islam, Though Nothing Is More Valuable than the Honour of the Prophet for Us Muslims
Opinions of Leading
Scholars of Different Schools Of Thought
Translated by New Age
Islam Edit Desk
Main Points:
1.
In Islam, a slogan like
"Sar Tan se Juda" is wholly inappropriate.
2.
The fundamental point is
that blasphemy law is not applicable in a democratic country like India.
3.
Blasphemy against the
Prophet (peace be upon him) carries the death penalty in Islamic countries;
but, the judge and the government have the authority to impose this penalty,
not the average citizen.
4.
No insulter could even
remotely reduce the great Prophet's glory, whose name has been exalted by Allah
Almighty.
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By Maulana Abu Talib
Rahmani
(Member of the General
Body of All India Muslim Personal Labor Board)
Nothing is more vital or
significant to a Muslim than the honour, dignity, and respect accorded to the
Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Even a humble
Muslim loses control of his emotions when a severely depraved individual disparages
the honour of the beloved Prophet. This is a normal occurrence. This is what
love demands. But Islam is a wonderful faith. We are always guided by Islamic
law or sharia. In every circumstance, we must maintain emotional
control. The holy Shariat and Islam are the sources of these sentiments
and directives. However, we should not let our anger turn negative. We have to
use this anger positively. It is clear that men cannot always act positively
and refrain from taking bad action when they are angry or feeling emotional.
Here, in order to better handle the situation, our eminent scholars, Ulama,
and religious leaders are required.
Our scholars and leaders
must assume responsibility on their own. No one will demand that we follow
them. There are just the scholars present who are better able to control the
situation when people are furious and upset. Each country has laws. A Muslim is
not allowed to meddle with the legal system of the country he lives in.
Blasphemy has caused conflict in society and posed a threat to the country's
peace and order.
Muslims' ability to
express their feelings and emotions can aid the devil if they do so. Never yell
anything that is against the law or morality, especially if you're a Muslim. A
society cannot be held responsible for the deeds or remarks of a single person.
In the first century, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq's caliphate had a
centralised government and legal system in place when the call for the defence
of the Prophet's honour was made. None of the Muslims ever raised their arms or
stood up.
Even if there is any
historical precedent for it, it violates Islamic law. A democratic nation is
India. A system and constitution still exist. The struggle and the endeavour
must be conducted within the bounds of the law. If they violate the letter or
spirit of the law, it is damaging and goes against Islamic beliefs and ideals.
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Maulana Muhammad Rahmani
(Sadar Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad Awakening Centre)
In Islam, a slogan like
"Sar Tan se Juda" is wholly inappropriate. Even though the
average person lives under an Islamic government, such slogans are
categorically forbidden for him. Instead, the Islamic government must decide
how to punish those who raise such slogans in order to ensure the restoration
of peace and security. How can such a crime be tolerated in non-Islamic nations
when it is prohibited in Islamic nations? It should be obvious that in an
Islamic nation, blasphemy against the Prophet (peace be upon him) carries the
death penalty; but, the judge and the government have the authority to impose
this penalty, not the average citizen.
Muslims have a duty to
uphold the Sunnah and the biography of the Prophet under such
circumstances, as well as to put their teachings into practice. Regarding those
who make fun of or insult the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him), Allah, the Lord of the Universe, says:
“Indeed, We are
sufficient for you against the mockers” (15:95). The Lord of the Universe
commands His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to ignore the
mockers and to continue preaching the religion (for details, see Surah Hajar,
verses 94-99).
In this case, the Muslims
have a political duty to forge unity, formulate a solid strategy for the
future, act legally and vehemently, and pursue their claims within the bounds
of the law of their country. Keep in mind that Muslims themselves are guilty of
criminal negligence when it comes to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allah be upon him) and frequently err by placing their own
jurisprudential concerns before hadiths. This also qualifies as a form
of blasphemy.
In such a situation, we
should consider the verse, which reads, “And whatever strikes you of disaster -
it is for what your hands have earned, but He pardons much.” (24:30). The
leaders of various schools of thought should develop unified action plans, and
ordinary Muslims should act accordingly. They should also have a conversation
with the relevant government representatives.
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Maulana Abdul Ali
Farooqui
The rector (Muhtamim)
of Madrasah Farooqia Kakuri
Insofar as this slogan “Sar
Tan se Juda” is concerned, it should not be raised. The fundamental point
is that blasphemy legislation, which was influenced by Islamic Sharia law, can
be applied in Islamic countries. In a nation like India, it is
unimaginable. Provocative speech of this nature is harmful. Shariah
does not sanction such behaviour in nations like India. Protesting should be
done, but it should be done with the right mindset. The current approach is by
no means appropriate. Provocative slogans shouted in the streets during the
rally will make things worse.
Muslims must properly
tell the authorities and express their outrage by sending a delegation and
publishing their letter in the press. Insulting anyone is against the law in
our nation. No religious leader may be insulted, as stated explicitly in the
constitution. Given the significance of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Muslims, we
might assert that the authorities should pay attention to us and, if they
refuse, then we should file a lawsuit. In this regard, a suitable method should
be adopted by mutual consultation, but one should not remain silent. When the
academics (Ulama) from all sects and schools of thought have gathered, a
strategy must be developed. But our inability to assemble is the primary
problem.
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Mufti Omar Abidin Qasmi
Madani
(Deputy Nazim of
Al-Mabad- al-Aali al-Islami, Hyderabad)
It is a major offence to
blaspheme against the glory of Allah's Messenger. Such initiatives are being
done in India, but they simply serve to exacerbate sectarianism and contaminate
the environment. In order to prevent communism from destroying this nation,
those who truly love the government and the people must take strict legal
action against these criminals. According to Islam, there should only be
one God to be worshipped. It teaches that no religious leader should be mocked
despite differences in viewpoint and that other holy places should also not be
disregarded. Praise be to Allah (Alhamdulillah), Muslims as a whole have been
following these instructions. In accordance with Islamic law, an Islamic state
is required to impose the most severe penalties for offences, and this is only
possible through legal processes. Therefore, it is improper to use such slogans
that express breaking the law or the enforcement of punishment in a democratic
nation. In such circumstances and accidents, Muslims should adopt the following
actions.
Litigation: In order to
take special note of instances of blasphemy and take legal action while
considering all alternatives, a national group of jurists and other bodies
should be established.
Additionally, legislation
should be passed by state legislatures. The local circumstances and
sensibilities should be taken into consideration when conducting organised
protests. Public outrage and protest have merit, but it's important to consider
local sensibilities.
At various levels, a
joint delegation should meet with the government and key authorities to present
their demands.
Dialogue between
religions ought to take place.
The human values drawn
from the life of the Prophet should be conveyed during the month of Rabi
ul-Awwal and on other occasions, and social media channels should be
heavily utilised for this.
Social norms should be
shaped in the Prophet's style (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
All of these actions
should be taken due to the frequent occurrence of such traumatic events.
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Saeed Raza Noori
Founding President of
Raza Academy, Mumbai
Blasphemy is considered
to be the worst kind of crime by Muslims. Strict protests and demonstrations
should be held in opposition to anyone who commits blasphemy. But in addition
to that, the environment needs to be examined. Protests ought to be permitted
by the law. The only role of the government is to impose punishment, whether it
be domestically or abroad. The role of the public is to protest and file
lawsuits. They should avoid using catchphrases like "Sar Tan se Juda,"
which are impossible to employ or impose on other people.
We should organise a
powerful campaign to pass anti-blasphemy legislation that would sentence
blasphemers to at least ten years in prison. Scholars and Muslims from all
sects should work together to promote the passage of legislation that would
punish those who disrespect the Prophet (peace be upon him), just as they did in
1974 when all Muslims started a campaign to proclaim the Qadianis
non-Muslims.
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Blasphemy against The
Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) Is Not Possible
Mufti Athar Shamsi
Director, Al Quran
Academy Kairana, Shamli
To me, blasphemy against
the Prophet is inconceivable. The splendour of the Prophet of Allah (peace be
upon him) is so great that there is no chance for any insulter to lower the
majesty of this glorious figure. Everywhere you look, you can see how great of
a personality this Prophet (peace be upon him) has. The Qur'an itself states of
him, "And We have exalted your remembrance for you (O dear Prophet)".
(94:4)
Well, Is there anyone who
could even remotely reduce the great Prophet's fame, whose name has been
exalted by Allah Almighty?
The claim that the
Islamic Prophet has been insulted (Nauzubillah/We seek refuge in Allah)
is evidence of a lack of knowledge or a lack of a profound understanding of the
Prophet's majesty. Yes, some idiots still use derogatory language against the
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to express their
own humiliation.
We are aware of the
method used to command the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
to respond to the criminal miscreants of those who attempted to defame
Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Surah
Al-Hijr, verses 94–95, of the Quran, provides the source for this
information.
These verses read, “Then
declare what you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists. Indeed, We
are sufficient for you against the mockers” (15:94-95)
In these verses of the
Quran, it is explicitly stated that we are to take a posture of distancing
ourselves from those who strive in vain to defame the dignity of the Prophet of
Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Quran says, “Be
patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.” [Surah
al-Muzzamil, 73:10] and “So be patient over what they say and exalt with
the praises of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting.”
[Surah Qaaf, 50:39]
The only response to such
wrongdoing, in view of these Qur'anic verses, is a patient plan that
includes legal action. Slogans like "Sar Tan se Juda" are in
opposition to the Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah (peace be upon him).
There are some ways to address the unsuccessful blasphemy attempts:
(1) One of them involves
bringing the insulter to justice in an effort to stop any significant social
unrest and chaos.
(2) The door of discourse
must be opened with any person who dares to do so and with all of the nation's
residents through "open dialogue," employing all available media in a
polite and cutting-edge rational manner. If this is done, the truth will be
plainly visible to these people's eyes.
(3) Muslims
themselves should deeply study the biography of the Prophet (peace be upon
him). Al-Quran Academy Kairana is working on these lines of
thinking with its limited resources.
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