The Judgments against Blasphemy of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the light of Kitāb ‛l-Shifā

Abstract

Qadī Ayyād malkī was a famous scholar of the west. He compiled his famous book under the title of “al-Shafā bit‘arīf-e-huqūq-e-mustafā” for defending the rights of the Prophet (peace be on him). The miracles given to the prophet together with their special characteristics are also explained in a very splendid way. The obligation to believe, to love, to praise, to respect, to honour the Prophet (peace be on him) and obey him and follow his way (sunna) is described logically and beautifully in this book. Qadī Ayyād, in last chapter of al-Shifā, presented different aspects of the legal judgments as for the one who disparages or reviles the Prophet (peace be puon him). This article is about the judgment on those who blaspheme the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the light of book “al-Shafā bet‘arīf-e-huqūq-e-mustafā”. It explains what is considered a blasphemy when mentioning Prophet (peace be upon him) and ruling against those who harm him, cut him off, blaspheme or curse him. It specifies the punishment and the way to repent on this action. The ruling is also discussed against the person who blaspheme Allah almighty, His Prophets (peace be upon thim), their families and companions to conclude this article.