MADINAH: YUSUF MUHAMMED
Published — Friday 29 November 2013
Delegates at a conference here have called on governments of Muslim majority nations to seek a United Nations resolution that would make the abuse of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), other prophets and caliphs a criminal offense.
This was one of several resolutions adopted by the World Conference on the Prophet (pbuh) organized by the Madinah Islamic University this week.
Delegates also recommended that a research center be set up, named the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Center for Studies and Research on the life and achievements of the Prophet (pbuh).
The conference recommended that Crown Prince Salman oversee these studies and that the university run the center.
The recommendations were tabled during the closing session of the conference, chaired by Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Sanad, director of the Islamic University. The conference had five sessions of dialogue and discussions.
The conference recommended organizing a workshop at the university for human rights activists from Arab and Islamic countries to develop a binding charter to protect Islam and the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Other resolutions adopted by the delegates included the recognition of the greatness of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the need for Muslims to respect, admire and pray for him, his family, wives and companions.
The conference commended the efforts of the organizations, agencies and educational institutions that have acknowledged and supported Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his message.
The delegates also called on Muslims to spread the message of Islam to non-Muslims globally through print and electronic media on all platforms in all languages, and for businesspeople to invest in these projects.
The conference recommended that the university hold seminars and courses inside and outside the Kingdom to acknowledge the rights and achievements of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The delegates also invited Islamic associations and universities to implement programs, conferences, meetings, and printing of scientific research and theses on the biography of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The participants wanted an encyclopedia published in various languages to cover the prophet’s solutions to ethical, social and economic issues. They also called on various government ministries to establish permanent and mobile exhibitions on the legacy and message of the Prophet (pbuh).
The conference called on Islamic governments to direct their embassies in various countries around the world to carry the message of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The conference thanked the Ministry of Education for allocating parts of its school and university curricula to the study of Islam and the Prophet (pbuh), and urged other countries to do the same.
The participants also wanted an award created for the best research into the life of the Prophet (pbuh), to be named after King Abdullah and run by the Islamic University.
The delegates recommended that the conference be held every three years at the Islamic University. The participants also recommended sending a telegram of thanks and gratitude to King Abdullah for supporting the conference and the university.
Categories: Arab World, Asia, Saudi Arabia
Two thoughts come to mind: (1) I thought Saudi Arabia bases its laws on the Quran: Question: where in the Quran does it say that this law is valid? (2) With this ‘effort’ in the international world I am afraid the only result will be to make bad publicity for Islam (again). Solution: Read The Muslim Times and alislam.org for solutions!
I think ridiculing GOD should have been included in this Saudi suggestion as the top priority.
What also comes to mind is that a “Prophet” to one is often an “Imposter” to the other. So a wiser suggestion should actually inculcate the habit of not reviling any religious personality whether one believes in him or not. This would be more acceptable to the head of Governments and in the long run more in line with Quranic teachings.
I am not surprised in not to find any recommendations about one’s own participation in practicing according to the teachings of this piouses Book” Quran” and this most admired beloved prophet Muhammad SAW.
Is it not on time that Saudis’ begin to show some good deeds, they may have adopted from their prophet?
Is it not the time to pass some resolutions about not to destroy the wealth Allah blessed them with just because they belonged to the most blessed place in the world?
The only thing a non Muslim is looking for in today’s world is some personal good examples from those who claim to belong to Islam. What about a recommendation about beginning a jihad with one self and follow the pathway of Prophet Muhammad SAW?
What about a recommendation for feeding the hungry and needy nations who belong to this beloved Prophet?
What about a recommendation about treating the mankind with dignity and equality?
What about a recommendation for not to make any hidden plans with the Islam’s enemies. (so called friends)
What about some recommendations about behave like a true Muslim when it comes to the Saudi’s evenings and nights parties?
Maybe King Abdullah and his companions should listen and learn something from our beloved Khalifa’s Friday sermon about telling the truth which is Khalifa Masroor Ahmed said is the strongest signal one can send as a Muslim.
Respectfully, how would the implementation of this sort of secular law regarding the respect or disrespect of one religion’s prophet uphold the Quran’s injunction that, “There should be no compulsion in religion”? (Al Quran 2:257)
Respect must be earned and given freely in order for it to qualify as respect and not fear. Other religions rely on their reputation and the providence of God to ensure their respect and that of their prophets. Why is Islam intent on compelling others, when the Quran directly says not to do so?