My Humble Tribute to him (PBUH)

He was an illiterate orphan, but he transformed the ignorant society into a mighty and literate civilization and world power of its time. He taught the barbaric tribes the unmatched ethics of war, that they should spare the innocents, noncombatants, women, old aged and children, should not destroy trees, fields, should not kill animals or mutilate the dead bodies. He was a mercy to, even, his enemies. He forgave the ones who treated him in the worst possible ways and never took revenge for personal reasons. He initiated the process to emancipate the slaves and uplifted the status of women and orphans in the society. He asked his followers to treat women like jewels, and give them the respect, care and highest status in the society. In the times, when daughters were buried alive, he guaranteed heaven for a parent who takes care and nourishes daughters. He was a loving, caring and compassionate husband to his wives, whom he did not marry for personal or humanly desires. He was the head of an empire, a leader, who used to patch his clothes and do the housekeeping himself. He taught humbleness, tolerance and compassion to an extent that he declared a smallest act of smiling as an act of charity. 

He was none other than the Last Prophet of Islam, 

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

West, Mocking Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and World Peace

My good and right thoughts are a reflection of my Teachers' Wisdom - Aamir

Yet again !  some ignorant and unwise people from west have tried to mock the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) by producing a movie named 'Innocence of Muslims', and as a result, an impatient and emotional mob killed U.S ambassador and three others in Libya. Alas !

I have always believed that majority of the people in the west are decent and tolerant. They respect others' religious sentiments and sensitivities. This belief is based on my personal experiences and encounters. For example, when last year, a Florida based Pastor, Terry Jones, planned to burn the holy book of Muslims, i was told by one of my friends in Florida that many non-Muslims protested against him and condemned his act. She told me that non-Muslims even joined Muslims to sell the copies of Qur'an. They also joined an event page on Facebook, with the name 'Commit to reading the Qur'an for an hour'. I am quite sure that these tolerant and wise individuals from the west will again condemn the recent acts of mockery against Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).  

The minority in the west, which does not understand and respect these religious sensitivities, needs to understand that Muslims hold respect & love for all the prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), more than anyone, more than even their parents. Mocking the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) will only provoke outrage in Muslims and will disturb the world peace. The reaction from Muslims will always be emotional because of their association with their Prophet (pbuh). Hence, committing such acts, even after knowing the consequences, will definitely be perceived as devilry and equivalent to intentionally creating mischief in the land.  I pray for the ignorance of such individuals. 

To avoid such situations in the future, the western governments and United Nations should enforce laws to protect the dignity of all the personalities, perceived as holy and honorable by religious groups. Every Muslim considers Prophet's dignity as his / her own dignity. West should realize that affronting to one's dignity is as much a crime as hurting someone physically. Western governments should realize that mocking religious personalities is a dangerous trend, which is detrimental to world peace and making laws to condemn such a trend is a need of the hour. Such initiatives by the UN and western governments will be hailed by the Muslim world and the widening gaps between the Muslim world and the west will decrease.

At the same time, Muslims should understand that protesting is their right but in any case it should not go out of hand. God has ordained them to stay upright and just in any kind of circumstances. Killing innocents, breaking and burning the public properties is definitely against the moral limits and manners taught by Islam. Not adhering to these ethical limits, while protesting, only make their case weaker in front of the world. They should remember that their every action should reflect that they are the followers of a Prophet who once said, that 'I have been sent to perfect manners'. 

Today, religion has became more sensitive issue than ever and every reasonable person should be careful and sensitive towards the religious beliefs of others. Lets respect others and their beliefs to gain respect and to co-exist.

Wherever you are be a source of comfort and joy to others. God bless you