Honor or blasphemy?

[union]

The Prophet Muhammad PBUH is depicted with the great law givers of mankind on the edifice of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has refused to remove the image. Should Muslims feel honored or outraged? Discuss

[Monsieur]

Is that really supposed to depict the prophet mohammed or some arab scholar/teacher whatever

[union]

Is that really supposed to depict the prophet mohammed or some arab scholar/teacher whatever

It's meant to represent the Prophet Muhammad, alongside 18 other law givers.

[Kukri]

Blasphemy! Islam does not allow pictures and least of all that of our beloved prophet.

[Nomand]

it is Blasphemy because if we look at hidden message of the image.

we see a man holding the quraan on one hand and the other hand holding a sword which indicates that islam was spread by the sword!

[union]

it is Blasphemy because if we look at hidden message of the image.

we see a man holding the quraan on one hand and the other hand holding a sword which indicates that islam was spread by the sword!

This is how one of the Justices responded to CAIR, who raised a similar objection:

Rehnquist dismissed CAIR’s objections, saying that the depiction was “intended only to recognize him [Mohammad]…as an important figure in the history of law; it was not intended as a form of idol worship.” He also reminded CAIR that “swords are used throughout the Court’s architecture as a symbol of justice and nearly a dozen swords appear in the courtroom friezes alone.”

[Kukri]

This is how one of the Justices responded to CAIR, who raised a similar objection:

Rehnquist dismissed CAIR’s objections, saying that the depiction was “intended only to recognize him [Mohammad]…as an important figure in the history of law; it was not intended as a form of idol worship.” He also reminded CAIR that “swords are used throughout the Court’s architecture as a symbol of justice and nearly a dozen swords appear in the courtroom friezes alone.”

It is not meant as an idol worship yet thats exactely what it is. Islam clearly forbids the use of pictures in any form without exception.

Nomand is right about the subtle, hidden message in the picture. It sends out the message that Islam was spread by the sword.

[eyes-only]

[melo]

Well to depict any prophet is considered blasphemous in our diin. So no, there is no honour this. Had they made the prophet somewhat faceless or his face incomplete, than that would have been better

[Shirib]

Blasphemous, any picture of the nabi, weather good or bad is offensive and blasphemous. There is no honor in this what so ever

[The_Patriot]

I guess this union guy is a chearleader with a pom pom to support every act that uncle sam does.

Know he wants to force us accept this vile act commited on our prophet PBUH.

[ToughGong]

Supreme Court has refused to remove the image. Should Muslims feel honored

So much for honour
Newayz who wants their honour,and if they really wanted to "honour" the Muslims they'd respect their wishes

Depicting the Khair al Khalqillah in any form is not allowed

[union]

I can understand prohibitions against offensive depictions, or depictions used for worship, but this depiction on the Supreme Court seems to me an honorable acknowledgement of the Prophet's role in bringing law and order to the untamed tribes of Arabia, and not to mention a great mechanism for proselytization.

[ciyaal_warta]

Supreme Court has refused to remove the image. Should Muslims feel honored

So much for honour
Newayz who wants their honour,and if they really wanted to "honour" the Muslims they'd respect their wishes

Depicting the Khair al Khalqillah in any form is not allowed

agreeed

its blasphemy and can not be accepted

[Shirib]

I can understand prohibitions against offensive depictions, or depictions used for worship, but this depiction on the Supreme Court seems to me an honorable acknowledgement of the Prophet's role in bringing law and order to the untamed tribes of Arabia, and not to mention a great mechanism for proselytization.

Its not about good depiction or bad depiction you cannot depict Rasuluallah saw even in his full glory. The issue is with depicting him all together, he disapproved of it, the sahaabi disapproved of it. It is unacceptable.