Islam and the Freedom of Conscience — Page 23
~ 23 ~ 6 And We have sent thee not but as a mercy for all peoples. A being as great as him, one who dispensed mercy, [the like of him] neither existed before nor could come later. Indeed his blessed model shall remain forever, and each Muslim should try to follow it. For this the greatest responsibility lies on an Ahmad i ; it befalls upon us. In any case, the Holy Prophet sa was a mercy for all peoples. While these people depict him in a manner that portrays a most horrific concept. We have to tell the world about the blessed loving and compassionate model of the Holy Prophet sa. It is obvious that to do this, the Muslims will also have to change their attitudes. There could be absolutely no issue of terrorism or militancy, the Holy Prophet sa would always try to avoid war, until the time when he came to Medina, and war was imposed on him. Then with Allah’s permission, war had to be fought in defence. However, there was also the commandment of Allah: 7 And fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight you, but do not transgress. Surely, Allah loves not the transgressors. 6 S u rah Al ‐ Anbiy a ’, 21:108 7 S u rah Al ‐ Baqarah, 2:191