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Defending Prophet’s Integrity

(In the light of Shariah & Contemporary Work)
Dr. Uzma Begum

ABSTRACT
Defending Prophet’s honor is religious and social duty of
every Muslim, The Holy Prophet () being more valuable than our
own lives and souls.
The theme of love rests in its high correlation with
obedience. That the one whom someone loves, his obedience and
submission to him becomes easier, even to the extent of contentment
and pleasure. Love of Allah and Holy Prophet () has been stressed
upon in the article so that obedience of Allah and his Prophet and
submission to them is expressed as easy and doable, and an
instigation to avoid disobedience is generated. Success of a man lies
in obedience of Allah and that of Holy Prophet ().
In this article, the facet of “Love” with Holy Prophet () has
been comprehensively narrated. The prophet was deputed to be
obeyed and followed to the dooms day unchecked of followers’
class, color or ethnicity. Such unconditioned following required his
person to be of an extensively inclusive character, which it did, and
that every single instant of his esteemed life is preserved. The most
divinely of the services is moral building of nations on practical
patterns. One way is of preaching, while even cultured is to
assemble written material to be followed for long or elsewise
forcefully bind people to follow ethical doctrines and avoid vice.

Keywords: Integrity, Prophet’s honor, Obedience,

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Assistant Professor, Govt. College for Women, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir
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These are some of the established civilized ways to

propagate concept of virtue and vice. However, standing above all is
that of presenting an enormous truly personified kingly figure of all
the ethical beliefs as contrasted to vice, every nod of whom may
become decree. No oral, transcribed expressions or malign means
need resorted to in this context. Existing ethical principles have been
mostly derived from lives of such actual righteous personifications,
else are only majestic versions.
Qur’an has dubbed achievement of Allah’s love and of
salvation as lying in prophet’s obedience. Then, even at the time of
pronunciation of testimony (Shahadah), a Muslim declares that he
will obey and prostrate exclusively before Allah, in compliance with
prophetic customs.

Concept and Meaning of Obedience

Obedience implies prostration exclusively to Allah, as well
as submission to Allah and his Prophet  or otherwise to the
righteous leader on his behalf provided he rules in harmony with
Allah’s commandments (1). It is cited in Qur’anic chapter Aal-Imran
(Family of Imran):
(2)
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((O Muhammad) say: obey Allah and the
Messenger. But if they turn away, Lo! Allah loveth
not the disbelievers).
Also:
(3)
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“And obey Allah and the Messenger, that ye may
find mercy” 3: 132
So, ordinally Allah is first to be obeyed followed by the
Prophet and on their behalf the righteous leader. Then, Allah’s
obedience requires complete faith with imposition upon oneself of
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Submission to Prophet like obligatory duty without grievances or

argumentation.
Love bears emphatic power. It has guided in the dark, cured
morbid ailments, and achieved the unthinkable. Promptly, after
prophet’s departure circumstances took a hideous turn. People
regressed away from Islam, Madinah was at adversaries’ target, the
legion sent down by the Prophet under Usama’s command against
romans, while on death bed, was opined (by some disciples) to be
called back, but it was only the power of love which ruled out every
striking opinion uttering these words: “ By one God, else of whom
there is no god, Abubakr son of Qahafah cannot think of calling
back the legion sent down by the Prophet, or lowering the emblem
raised by him, even if hounds may devour our flesh” (4)
Though contradictory with rules of wisdom, but once
implemented the decree of love was followed by perpetual demise
of conspiracies, adversaries’ pulse vanished away, and Political
scenario turned headlong.
Fondness of the prophet makes his obedience viable;
command of the Book (Al-Qur’aan) is established on body and soul;
social, civic, and cultural facets more exuberated; and above all the
worldly life and of hereafter are both adorned. Again, it was this
very fondness through which the disciples brought laurels of
command, authority, honor, and of absolute success in all aspects.
How awkward the circumstances may be they would not digress
away from prophet’s obedience. Then this torch was transferred by
them to their further companions (tabi’een). Now it is required of us
to be custodians of this torch, the light of which is signified by all of
obedience, character, self-esteem and which culminates in a spiritual
feeling of the like of prophet’s company.
Muhammad; intercessor of the dooms day; seal and leader of
prophets, prophet of the end times, had always been believers’
heartthrob through the centuries. Prays of peace and blessing, and
his remembrance have been esteemed angelical prayers. And be it
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his hair bits left behind from hair cut or those of nails these were
considered sacrosanct blessings by his disciples. Yes, this was zenith
of love and fondness.
Then this fondness of prophet’s person, attributes, and
customs is core of Qur’anic message. Hence the denier of his honor
is already out of Islamic sphere. Instance of an Ansari woman is
related, who lost all of his father, uncles, brothers, and husband on
the day of Uhad , but she kept on asking about the prophet, and upon
being ascertained of his life she said that every mishap was trivial to
her till the Prophet lives (5). While, just a single incident of Hazrat
Ali is enough proof of fondness of disciples. It was the time when
Prophet left for Madinah along with Abu Bakr, but in fear of Infidels
setting out in his search upon finding his home vacant, Ali laid on
his bed as if ready to be killed for him; an instance of extreme
fondness pushing panic away (6).
The society nurtured by the prophet was of high rank, where
leadership and law were not limited to his person rather a set of
systems was devised to carry the emblem of peace and moderation
ever after. The personnel were deliberately raised on customary
patterns. They bore intellect, skill, spiritualism, socialization,
military expertize, judiciary, theocracy and hence through this
trained group the wings of new civilization spread on every facet of
life giving it proper set of order, rules, and standards.
The Prophet had got such a blessed air that his company
elevated most ordinary of the Bedouins to the level of revolutionary
figures of history. They were militia men of their own sort. They
were such conquerors, rulers, and flag bearers of Prophet’s message
that every power was humbled down to their feet.
There is a lesson rather a call for every single Muslim in
their lives; a lesson of Prophet’s fondness; a lesson of nurturing his
honor, which finally concludes in an unmatched eternal success. Or
else only failure will loom in darkness of ignorance. Allah (swt)
says:
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((O Muhammad!) say, if your fathers, and your
sons, and your brethren, and your wives, and your
tribe, and the wealth you have acquired, and the
merchandize upon which you fear from slump, and
dwellings ye desire are dearer to you than Allah
and his Messenger and striving in His way, then
wait till Allah bringeth His command. Allah
Guideth not the wrongdoing folk.)
Love of Parents, Brothers, sisters, wives, wealth, tribe, trade
and the dwelling place is all an instinctive stuff. Nevertheless, man
has been sternly warned of being led astray by this instinct to
overlook the regard of Allah and his Prophet. Not just regard rather
preference of them both is required over each and everything and
every single person on the face of Earth whoever he may be. It is
quoted of Prophet:
(None of you is a true believer unless I turn out to
be more lovable to him than his parents and all
others” (8)
However, Love with prophet requires extreme care. It is not
limited to calling him respectfully rather one who does not observe
appropriate manners is threatened to lose all his deeds pronouncing
it something of infidelity. It holds equally after him just like it did
during his life span. Instances of his life time are literally awesome.
It was the time of his death. People were weeping bitterly in
the mosque. Here, Umer Ibnul Khattab entered the mosque. He was
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not ready to accept that Prophet had died. He fiercely shouted upon
those who were weeping:
"Some of the hypocrites claim that the Prophet 
died. The Prophet did not die, but went to his Lord in
the same way as Moses son of Imran did. He stayed
away for forty nights, but finally came back though
they said he had been dead. By Allah, the Prophet
will soon descend back and will cut off the hands and
legs of those who claim his death."
It is also relate of him that he shouted upon them: “Anyone
who claims Prophet’s death will be killed”
In Ayesha’s words
“In the meantime, Abubakr came out of his house at
Al-Sunh on a mare back and went towards the
mosque. There he dismounted and went straight to
Ayesha’s abode where Prophet was. The prophet was
covered with a Yemeni mantle. He uncovered his
face, lent to kiss him, and wept. He said: "My father
and mother be sacrificed for your sake. Allah, verily,
will not cause you to die twice. You have just
experienced the death that Allah had destined."
Abu Salma relates of Ibne Abbas: “When Abu Bakr came
out, Umar was still addressing people, Abubakr stepped forward and
said to Umer: “Umer Calm down” then addressed the gathering:
“One who worships Muhammad should know that
Muhammad is dead, while for those who worship
Allah, Allah is alive and will never die” then recited
this verse from Holy Qur’aan (Translation):
“Muhammad is no more than a Messenger and
indeed (many) Messengers have passed away
before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn
back on your heels (like disbelievers)? And he who
turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he
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do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those

who are grateful."[3:144]
Umer says: “I was factually stunned at this and terrified I
staggered to ground unconscious” (9)
Allah may bless Prophets’ companions with high ranks in
paradise like He revered them in this world and may reward us with
fortune of sharing these blessings.
Ayesha () relates:
“These were early days in Madinah. One day the
Prophet got up in midnight an d muttered, “I wish
there had been someone to guard upon me” and
suddenly we received chink of weapons. The prophet
inquired: “Who’s there”, the reply was “Sa’d”, The
Prophet inquired again: “For what have you come”
Sa’d replied, “I felt fear in my heart for you,
Messenger of Allah, so I have come to guard upon
you”, the prophet prayed for Sa’d and slept. (10)
Ibn-e-Bareed relates of his father, that he used to relate an
instance of a Bedouin with the Prophet. The Bedouin came to
prophet and asked him to show such a sign which should strengthen
his belief. The Prophet asked that what kind of sign he wished. The
Bedouin said, I want the tree in front to come to you walking. The
prophet asked the Bedouin that he should go to the tree and tell it
that it to come to the Prophet walking. The Bedouin did the same.
Upon this, the tree lent one way and pulled out one side roots, then
lent the other way and pulled out the other side roots, then came to
the prophet walking and said; Assalam-o-Alaikum, Messenger  of
Allah”. The Bedouin said that it was enough for him. The Prophet
ordered the tree to go back. So, the tree went back to its place and
affixed itself like before. The Bedouin said: Messenger of Allah!
Allow me to kiss your head and feet. He was allowed and thus
fulfilled his desire.(11)
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History itself stands to be the witness that no sooner did

adversaries of Allah’s message tortured the prophets, slandered
them, or ridiculed them; they were promptly taken into Allah’s
agony. Some were inhumed alive with all their wealth, others were
tormented like boars and apes, and still others ruined into the sea, as
Qur’an describes:

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“And Korah, Pharaoh and Haman! Moses came unto

them with clear proofs (of Allah’s sovereignty), but
they were boastful in the land, and they were not
leaders (in the race). So we took each one in his sin;
of them was he on whom We sent a hurricane, and of
them was he who was overtaken by the (Awful) Cry,
and of them was he whom We caused the earth to
swallow, and of tem was he whom we droned. It was
not for Allah to wrong them, but they wronged
themselves.”
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“(The tribes of) Thamud and Aad disbelieved in the

judgment to come. As for Thamud, they were
destroyed by the lightening. And as for Aad, they
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were destroyed by a fierce roaring wind, which He

imposed on them seven long nights and eight long
days so that though might have seen men lying
overthrown, as they were hollow trunks of Palm
trees”
Apart from this there are even other, striking cases described
in Qur’an. But it suffices that if Allah did not bear ragging of prior
Prophets, then how of His last Apostle, even in form of minor
disrespect. It is quoted:

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(O ye who believe! Raise not up your voices above

the voice of the Prophet, nor shout while speaking to
him as ye shout one to another, lest your deeds be
rendered vain while ye perceive not)
Belief and wisdom go together. There is a pretty long list of
instances of Prophet’s foolish cursers being punished of their silly
rash behavior.
An instance which Most of us are aware of is of Prophet
Muhammad’s  mounting mount Safaa during early years of his
message, where he yelled in high voice: “O, The calamity of the
dawn” it was an expression of enemy’s attack, so people hurried
towards him. When the gathering grew large enough, the prophet
directed towards them the interrogation: If I say that there is a legion
of Enemy on the other side of the mountain, are you going to agree.
Response was simple. Yes, you are truthful and trustworthy, we
have never observed falsehood from you, and we can doubt our own
observations but never yours. (15)
Another instance is of a man named Ab-ul-Aas who would
make fun of the Prophet with twisted face, and then his face was
really twisted for good. But still the impudent; spiritual descendants
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of Abu Jahl, Abu Lahb, and Abdullah bin Ubayyi like people, do not
refrain from making fun of the Prophet, and some despite claiming
faith and righteousness, go such far that they consider Muhammad
 one of their own sort. Anticipation of their destiny reflects none
other than agony of grave and thereafter. We pray to Allah for true
respect and regard for the Prophet. (16)
A staunch one of Prophet’s devotees is Asmaa’ the daughter
of Abubakr. She relates: “After Muhammad , and Abubakr had
left for Madinah, Abu Jahl Ibne Hisham and some others came to
our door and inquired about them (Muhammad  and Abu Bakr), I
denied that I knew anything. Abu Jahl slapped me such fiercely
that my earring tore my ear to bleed but I did not acquiesce in
betraying the secret (17). It’s perhaps in the same context:

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(The Prophet is closer to the

believers than their own selves)
Again in Surah Noor:
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(Make not the calling of the Messenger among
you as you’re calling one of another.) (19)
Then in Surah Hujuraat:
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“Lo! Those who call thee from behind the private

apartments, most of them have no sense”
Prophet’s Honor, In the light of Qur’aan:
Islam is a complete code of life based on solid testimony.
First part of the testimony declares unity, while the other is about the
ideology of prophet hood. Especially, the second part is of great
importance as it guides to the path towards unity (of Allah). It’s in
fact a character with absolute attributes of one Allah aspires to see.
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(Verily in the Messenger of Allah ye have a good
example for him who looketh unto Allah and the last
day, and remembereth Allah much.)
Besides Muslims, even Infidels have been ordered to observe
prophet’s respect and avoid dual sense expressions with hidden
derogatory implications as was the practice of the Jews. So believers
have been guided with a warning note for the infidels:
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(O ye who believe, say not (unto the Prophet):

‘Listen to us’ but say ‘Look upon us’ and be ye
listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom.)
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(O ye who believe! Obey Allah and His Messenger,

and turn not away from him when ye hear (him
speak). And be not as those who say, we hear, and
they hear not.)
Here is a clear warning for those who neither listen nor do
ever try.
Various warning notes for the impudent and the mischievous
are cited, as in Surah Alahzaab:
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(Lo! Those who malign Allah and His Messenger,

Allah hath cursed them in the world and the
hereafter, and hath prepared for them the doom of
the disdained.)
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(And there are some among them who vex the Holy
Prophet (with their ill-tongued remarks) and say He
is highly credulous (readily believes what he hears)
Say: He readily listens to only what is good for you;
believing in Allah and giving credence to (the words
of) the believers, and he is a mercy to those of you
who believe. And those who hurt Apostle of Allah, for
them is a painful torment.)
Hence any letter signifying insulting sense, uttered for
Prophet leaves the culprit deserving death sentence, whichever sense
it may be brought in, like the hypocrites had pretended, so they were
countered:
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(And if you ask them, they will surely say ‘Nay, we

were only jesting and sporting’ Say: ‘O Insolent
ones!) Was it Allah and His Signs and His Apostle
that you did mock at. (Now) make no excuses, you
have become disbelievers after you had believed.)
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Prophet’s Honor as expressed in Hadith

Qur’an has sentenced the Prophet’s curser with death in this
world and with hell on dooms day. Prophet is to be followed,
respected and revered even after he has passed away.
A relation states that a pregnant concubine of a blind man
used to satirize the prophet. Despite being repeatedly forbidden, she
would not abandon her satire. One night when she started her satire
as was her habit; her blind master took a machete and pierced her
abdomen. Blood sprout out and the concubine died. The next day,
incident was related to the Prophet. The Prophet gathered all the
people and said: ‘By Allah’s greatness and my right upon the person
who has committed this, he should stand and come forward’. Upon
this, the blind man stood and shivering came to the Prophet, and
said, ‘O Allah’s Apostle, I have killed this slave woman. She was
mother of my two very dear sons, and of course a great companion,
but she would satirize you which I could not tolerate, and by no way
she would abandon the habit. Last night when she started her satire,
I took a machete and pierced her belly, till she died. The Prophet
proclaimed: ‘be witness, her blood is waste, for which there would
be no avenge.
Somewhat the similar incident is reported by Ali (R.A.), in
which a Jewess was throttled by a man to death for her satire of the
Prophet. Her blood was also declared wasted. (27)
Prophet’s Honor according to Disciple Accounts
The biggest stalwart of Islamic insight, Abu-Bakr on one
hand termed cursers of the Holy Prophet worth sentenced to death;
some instances are of killing of Uqba Ibne Abi Mueet and Nadar
Ibne Harith of Badar prisoners, Abu Izzah the poet of Uhad
prisoners, Kananah Ibne Haqeeq of Khaiber prisoners, and some
specified figures on the day of conquest of Mecca (28).
While on the other hand we see a man humiliating Abubakr
in open. Abu Barzah suggests, the person be beheaded, but Abubakr
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tells people that it’s only the Honor of the Prophet that his curser
will be killed. (29)
Accounts of the Illustrious and Contemporary Works:
Ibne Wahb relates of Abdullah Ibne Umer, that a Christian
monk talked derogatory of the Prophet. When the instance was
related to Umer Ibne Khattab, he said that why was then he let
live.(30)
In another instance Imam Malik was demanded Juristic
opinion about a Christian culprit of Prophet’s disrespect. He opined,
the culprit be beheaded. (31)
Movement of Prophet’s Honor:
The Christian derogatory acts signify a mind overwhelmed
by repeated defeats in crusades. However, even embarrassing is
what occurred in Lahore in year 1983. Mushtaq Raj advocate an
ardent supporter of communism wrote a book in Urdu “Afaqi
Ishtimalyat”. It was translated in English as “Heavenly
Communism” and distributed free among bar members and the
literate faction. Courage of the author was awful. Religion itself was
ridiculed, all the prophets including Muhammad  were mocked at,
and even weird comments were directed towards Allah’s mighty
self.
The World Association of Muslim Jurists was moved. An
emergency meeting was called, and the demands were clear. All the
copies of the sacrilegious material be confiscated, and the culprit be
hanged. The resolution won substantial agreement. But unluckily, a
case against Mushtaq Raj could be registered only under Religious
sacrilege act, as there was no law yet against humiliation of Prophet,
hence the culprit remained at liberty. Faithful Muslims were deeply
distressed. The same year, World Association of Muslim Jurists
organized a conference of notable Religious Scholars and Lawyers.
It was demanded with mutual agreement that the culprit be awarded
death sentence in accordance with Islamic Law, but pertaining to no
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law in this regard at the time of crime, the demand could not find the
desired response, and even the Clause did not find home.
Then in 1986, renowned advocate Asma Jehangir termed
The Prophet an Illiterate and Ignorant person. The faithful were
seriously disturbed. Asma Jehangir was asked to apologize but she
refused. An extra ordinary session of World Association of Muslim
Jurists was held in Lahore, in which not only was Asma Jehangir’s
act condemned but also the government was demanded
implementation of Blasphemy law. Copies of resolution were sent to
Provincial Governments as well as Members of Parliament.
The same year Member parliament Nithar Fatimah moved a
bill that Humiliation of Prophet should be followed by death
sentence. The bill won massive majority and no one could dare
oppose it, and finally on 2nd of October year 1986 the bill was
passed with joint agreement adding to constitution clause 295 (c).
The fondness of Pakistanis’ for their beloved Prophet brought
tremendous victory. However, there was still a big flaw. The
scoundrel was suggested either of Death or Life imprisonment. The
Lovers of Prophets were once again at loggerheads with the Law
makers. The clause 295(c) was challenged in Federal Shariat Court,
and the Historical decision came on 30th of October year 1990. Any
deficiency was removed by Mian Nawaz Sharif‘s address to the
nation in which he clearly said that least punishment for sacrilege of
Prophet’s honor is death. Now the things became easy. Any
blasphemy act will be directly reported to court and the scoundrel
will be brought to Law. (32)
Today, after Salman Tatheer’s murder by Ghazi Mumtaz
Husain Qadri, the debate is once again alive. By one faction Salman
Tatheer is being hailed as flag bearer and martyr of Liberalism,
while the other is connecting Mumtaz Husain Qadri to Ghazi Ilm
Deen Shaheed. Now, the Liberals are demanding replication of
blasphemy law with minor or no punishment. So, alongside scores
of processions and protest rallies, “Prophet’s Dignity Conference”
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was held on 12th of December 2010. Besides others it was attended

by some illustrious religious figures like Qazi Husain Ahmed, Syed
Munawwar Hassan, Maulan Fazl-ul-Rehman, Allamah Sajid Naqvi,
Mufti Munib-ul-Rehman, Sahibzada Abul Ghair Muhammad
Zubair, and Pir Ateeq-ul-Rehman. The seven member committee
decided to sacrifice animals for prophet’s honor, and not to let any
blasphemous ideology prevail. The government was also warned of
grave consequence, if it attempts at amending the said law. (33)
Once again, an exquisite story of fondness; Ghazi Ilm din
Shaheed is afresh. It started with publication of a symbolic writer’s
book “Rangeela Rasool” (Chromatic Messenger), published by
Hindu publisher named Rajpal in year 1923. Extremely
blasphemous in theme, the publication instigated a general wave of
concern among Muslims across India. Rajpal was sued in session
court, where Rajpal was awarded severe punishment, but acquitted
by Lahore High Court on appeal.
19 year old carpenter, Ilm Din was among attendees of grand
procession raising slogans against Rajpal in front of historic Wazir
Khan Mosque. Imam addressed the procession in bereaved tone:
“Muslim brothers! Satanic vessel Rajpal has sacrilege our beloved
Prophet, and then acquitted by the courts. It’s like encouraging
Islam’s adversaries.” Young Ilm din was deeply moved, and decided
to put an end to Rajpal’s life. Ilm Din went straight to a friend
named Rasheed, and expressed his intention. Rasheed was also of
same idea, so both differed as who is going to kill Rajpal. A draw
was carried out which bore Ilm Din’s name thrice. Thus, Rasheed
withdrew in his favor, and at last, on the morning of December the
2nd, year 1929 Ghazi Ilm Din bought a machete from the market and
went straight to Rajpal’s printing press, and no sooner did Rajpal
arrive, Ghazi Ilm Din attacked straight into his heart. Rajpal died on
the spot, while Ghazi Ilm Din was held for murder.
Allama Iqbal requested Quaid-e-Azam to contest Ghazi Ilm
din’s case. Quaid-e-Azam told Ghazi Ilm din not to submit
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murdering Rajpal in the room. Ghazi Ilm Din refused saying, to him
the said murder was not disgrace rather an honor. Ghazi Ilm din was
awarded death sentence while Quaid-e-Azam was severely criticized
by Hindu press for taking Ghazi Ilm din’s side despite advocating
Hindu-Muslim unity otherwise. But Quaid-e-Azam did not care.
Ghazi Ilm din was hanged on 31st of October, 1929. Before,
being hanged Ghazi Ilm Din expressed his desire of observing two
bows of prayer (2 rak’ats), and right at the moment when his throat
was strangled, he said in loud voice, “O people! Be witness that I
have killed Rajpal for bringing humiliation to the Prophet, and am
sacrificing my life for His (Prophet’s) honor, while reciting the
testimony. After being hanged to death, body of Ghazi Ilm Din
Shaheed was buried in jail graveyard in Karachi without funeral
prayer. Muslims protested, while Allama Iqbal assured the
administration that there won’t be any disturbance on the occasion
of funeral. So, after 15 days of burial, Ghazi Ilm Din Shaheed’s
body was drew fresh from ground. The funeral profession attended
by millions was the biggest in the history of historic city of Lahore.
Everyone wanted to shoulder the Remarkable Lover of Prophet.
Allama Iqbal himself lowered Ghazi Ilm din Shaheed’s body into
the grave in tears, and his words in Punjabi are quoted “Tarkhanan
da munda bazi lai gaya, assi gallan kardey reh gayey” (Carpenters’
son took the lead, we remained the chatterers).
Ghazi Ilm Din Shaheed’s strangulation was momentous in
devising of religious sacrilege laws by the British rulers, which was
merged into Pakistan Penal Code after independence. Later
President General Zia-ul-Haq amended it with least punishment of
Life imprisonment for sacrilege of Qur’an and Death for humiliation
of Prophet. (34)
It reveals that Prophet’s humiliation legitimizes killing of the
culprit. The killer in this particular case won’t be punished rather
imparted reward and respect, while the state is obliged to bring the
scoundrel to law with eventual death sentence.
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Accounts of Prophet’s Lovers are fairly vast, so it is sufficed

with allusion to their names. Some notables of contemporary Lovers
of Prophet include Ghazi Abd-ul-Rasheed Shaheed, Ghazi Abd-ul-
Qayyum Shaheed, Ghazi Muhammad Siddique Shaheed, Ghazi
Mureed Husain Shaheed, Ghazi Mian Muhammad Shaheed, and
Ghazi Muhammad Abdullah Shaheed. These were those illustrious
figures that did not care even for their own life in defense of
Prophet’s Honor.
Significant Inferences
An Assessment has been made in this article of Prophet’s
Dignity in the light of Qur’an, Hadith, Disciple Accounts, Accounts
of the Illustrious, and Contemporary developments. It particularly
inferred the following:
First Inference, states lack of love and affection for Prophet
an ill-mannered conduct, and any soft corner for curser of Prophet
same as infidelity, so Prophet should be preferred even on one’s
own life.
Second Inference stresses need of following footsteps of the
Disciples in Love for Prophet.
Third, Prophet’s curser’s destiny is death sentence, in the
light of Qur’an as well as Hadith.
Fourth Inference supports the third one based on Accounts
of Illustrious figures, stating the Curser of Prophet is out of Islam, so
death penalty is a natural fate even through this dimension.
Fifth, the general masses of Muslims also agree on death
penalty for the Prophet’s curser, unchecked of his being Muslim,
Infidel, polytheist, or one of people of the book. Once the guilt is
proved, no one has a right to forgive the offender. If any act of
forgiving occurred of Prophet during his lifetime, it was an act of
mercy and morality. No one can rehearse the same practice after
him. If done it won’t be an act of mercy and morality rather of
oppression and impotence.
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We pray unto Allah for adornment of ourselves with craft,

knowledge, struggle and eternal success through emphatic power of
Prophet’s Love.
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