The Blessed Model of the Holy Prophet Muhammad and the Caricatures — Page 19
sa ± _________________________________________________________________ messages of appreciation about the article. Moreover, the President of the Journalists' Union extended an invitation to a meeting. There it was explained to them that although the law allowed for freedom of conscience, it did not mean that others' religious leaders and revered persons should be demeaned. It was crucial to look after the feelings of the Muslims and the Christians as they co-existed in the society because there could be no peace without this. They were also told of the beautiful teachings of the Holy Prophet , his excellent model, his high morals and sa civility, his compassion for people and for the creation of God, and that he was the personification of compassion and affection. A few incidents were related to them and the question was raised that how such images could be made about a person whose teaching was such and whose deeds were such? They greatly appreciated our Missionary's input. One cartoonist openly said that had such a meeting taken place beforehand he would have never made the caricature. Now he knows the teaching of Islam. Everyone agreed that dialogue should continue. The President of the Union issued a press release; its text was read out to all. A television interview took place which went well; a meeting with a Minister also took place. Anyway, the Community continues to endeavour; similar actions have been taken in other countries, and, in any case, a lot of work was done where the issue started. The basis for the creation of these caricatures is a book by a Danish writer entitle, 'The life of the Prophet and Qur’an', which is on sale now. The author of this book had asked the public to send 19