Muhammad Cartoon

The recent events and publication of cartoons by a Danish newspaper and others in the world that have upset many Muslims (followers of Islam) regarding the publication of inappropriate material depicting the Prophet Muhammad (saws) necessitates that non-Muslims be provided an opportunity to understand the reasons for which Muslims revere the prophet Muhammad.

God (Allah) says in the Quran:

"Say (O Muhammad): “O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah (Alone), and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: “Bear witness that we are Muslims”? [Quran ? Aal ?Imraan 3:64]”

During his last sermon, Prophet Muhammad said:

"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a White has no superiority over a Black nor a Black has any superiority over a White except by piety and good action. "

"O People it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers."