Some uneducated Muslims fall for this trap that they are the “real” heroes who don’t accept insults and yet few of them choose to join ISIS service, but are Muslims really required to take revenge in such way?
Mocking the Prophet is not something new, even Qurish has mocked him and this is mentioned in the Quran: 51:52. Likewise, no messenger came to those before them, but they said, "A sorcerer or a madman." 53. Did they recommend it to one another? In fact, they are rebellious people.54. So turn away from them; you are not to blame. 55. And remind, for the reminder benefits the believers.
God asks the Prophet to not respond and to continue conveying the message.
The same concept is repeated again and again to whoever ridicules or insults God.
In the story of Penhas Bin Azora, a Jewish man who lived in Madina told Abu bakr (Who later became the 1st Caliph) that God was poor and they were richer. He said that after he hears the verse equate giving charity to a loan for God: 2:254 Who is he who will offer God a generous loan, so He will multiply it for him manifold? God receives and amplifies, and to Him you will be returned.
In the story of Penhas Bin Azora, a Jewish man who lived in Madina told Abu bakr (Who later became the 1st Caliph) that God was poor and they were richer. He said that after he hears the verse equate giving charity to a loan for God: 2:254 Who is he who will offer God a generous loan, so He will multiply it for him manifold? God receives and amplifies, and to Him you will be returned.
After Abu Bakr heard that, he slapped him hard on the face. Penhas went to the Prophet and complained about Abu Bakr. According to the Charter of Medina drafted by the Prophet in 622 CE, violence among Madina communities including 8 Jewish tribes was prohibited and freedom of religious beliefs was assured for all citizens. When the Prophet faced Abu Bakr with Penhas he denied that he mocked God. This story is referred in Quran in verses:
3:181 God has heard the statement of those who said, "God is poor, and we are rich." We will write down what they said, and their wrongful killing of the prophets; and We will say, "Taste the torment of the burning."
The verse confirms the version of Abu Bakr that Penhas did say that but also assure that the punishment will be on God in the hereafter. And then God assures in the next verse 3:186 Muslims that they will hear a lot of these kinds of abuses, but they should consider it as a trial from God and persevere, not to become “violent” in response but to continue leading a righteous life. God asks Muslims to hold on with all efforts, yes it's hard to persevere against mocking especially if you are in power like the case in Medina but as it a command from God, it is a must:
3:186 You will be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your persons; and you will hear from those who received the Scripture before you, and from the idol worshipers, much abuse. But if you persevere patiently and lead a righteous life-that indeed is a mark of great determination. [which you must hold on with all your efforts].
3:181 God has heard the statement of those who said, "God is poor, and we are rich." We will write down what they said, and their wrongful killing of the prophets; and We will say, "Taste the torment of the burning."
The verse confirms the version of Abu Bakr that Penhas did say that but also assure that the punishment will be on God in the hereafter. And then God assures in the next verse 3:186 Muslims that they will hear a lot of these kinds of abuses, but they should consider it as a trial from God and persevere, not to become “violent” in response but to continue leading a righteous life. God asks Muslims to hold on with all efforts, yes it's hard to persevere against mocking especially if you are in power like the case in Medina but as it a command from God, it is a must:
3:186 You will be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your persons; and you will hear from those who received the Scripture before you, and from the idol worshipers, much abuse. But if you persevere patiently and lead a righteous life-that indeed is a mark of great determination. [which you must hold on with all your efforts].
Muslims are even prohibited from insulting other “Gods”, even the the idols that Qurish worship lest they, out of ignorance, insult Allah as He is their enemy while He wants to purify and guide them.This mentioned in verse 6:108:
6:107. Had Allah willed, they would not have practiced idolatry. We did not appoint you as a guardian over them, and you are not a manager over them.108. Do not insult those they call upon besides Allah, lest they insult Allah out of hostility and ignorance. We made attractive to every community their deeds. Then to their Lord is their return, and He will inform them of what they used to do.
That you may know one another.
49:11. O you who believe! No people shall ridicule other people, for they may be better than they. Nor shall any women ridicule other women, for they may be better than they. Nor shall you slander one another, nor shall you insult one another with names. Evil is the return to wickedness after having attained faith. Whoever does not repent-these are the wrongdoers. 12. O you who believe! Avoid most suspicion-some suspicion is sinful. And do not spy on one another, nor backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would detest it. So remain mindful of God. God is Most Relenting, Most Merciful. 13. O people! We created you from a male and a female, and made you races and tribes, that you may know one another. The best among you in the sight of God is the most righteous. God is All-Knowing, Well-Experienced.
This is the point of being different, to communicate and co-operate to know each other as all these labels whether they are Race, Color, Gender or Faith are not sources of supremacy. And fighting in the name of this label is simply the Satan's plan, who wants, out of envy of Adam, to increase enmity between mankind. The only legal Islamic response for insults and mocking and is clearly stated in the Quran, to continue leading a righteous life.
Further Reading:You Can't Understand ISIS If You Don't Know the History of Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia: http://tinyurl.com/p7knqdo
The Crisis of ISIS: A Prophetic Prediction | Sermon by Hamza Yusuf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJo4B-yaxfk
