Rasoolallah saws

[raisa]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Imam saheb,

Since the latest developments in the world and at the forum, I remembered an incidence happened to me 3 years ago. I used to have a dutch teacher, who always talked about the items in the news. One time he was talking about the Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). He associated the paak name of RasoolAllah saws, with a pedofile. He said that if someone has sex with a 9 year old he is a pedofile, so Theo van Gogh is totally right about abusing the name of the Prophet Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. Since I didn't know much about the subject, the only thing I could do is keep quiet. I was really disturbed, and I felt really guilty that I couldn't stop him, saying so many bad things about Rasoolallah (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). After this, I did know everything about the subject, but I didn't confront the man with this for not having the guts....

Now did I commit a gunaah by not saying anything? What should have done? And my general question, if someone talks bad about the Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam), what should we do!! Nowadays this is the only thing that happens around the world, I'm really wondering what our role, as muslims in this is. And why is it happening? Thank you in advance for the answer.

Allah hafiz!

Raisa

[Imam]

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Allah, with His name I begin; The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful



Allah, The Most Exalted we Praise and we ask Allah, The Most Perfect, to offer Salutations and Blessings upon His Dearest & Most Beloved Messenger, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam), his Pure Progeny and the Dear Companions, Allah, Most Merciful, be well pleased with them all.



Jazak'Allah for your question. What you did under the circumstances, assuming you lacked knowledge to reply, was correct. At least you showed your anger, guilt and regret for what occured and the weakness on your part. This is a sign of faith.


The teacher is an ignoramus, unqualified as a teacher and was provoking a reaction. Sayyidah 'Aisha, Allah be well pleased with her, was in the care of the Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). The marriage took place with her consent. She remained faithfull till the apparent demise of the Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). Her actions and recollections of spending her lifetime with the Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam), speaks louder than any words from any ignorant or blasphemous remark. She gained the title of the Mother of the Believers. She was an extraordinary girl and developed into a mature academic scholar.


The teachers comments reflect his understanding of paedophile's in the context of his own perhaps knowledge or experience. Comments of this nature from the non-Muslims are usually out of sheer stubborn ignorance and an incitement to religious hatred and discrimination. As a teacher he should know that Islam is taught as an Academic Subject throughout western colleges and universities. If his insolent and ignorant claims carried any weight Islam and the Beloved Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's), teachings would not be the subject of western academic interest. He should also be informed of many non-Muslim intellectuals, historians and biographers dedicating monumental works on the personality and teachings of the Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam).


As for your self kindly study Islam from authentic Ahl as Sunnah wal Jama'ah scholars and their works and the Seerah; life & times of the Beloved Messenger of Allah, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam), so that in the future, you, your family & friends may answer & educate such ignorant misconceptions the west yet have regarding Islam & our Most Beloved Prophet, (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam).


We must collectively take this duty upon ourselves to remove these negative and raw ideas through dialogue and discussion. And, Allah, The Most Compassionate & The Most Merciful, is All-Knowing & Wise.



Ma'assalam


Imam Abu Yusuf