STOP The Cartoon Competition of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

Geert Wilders, the Dutch right wing politician of the Freedom Party PVV has launched a “Draw Muhammad” competition.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) is the final Prophet of Islam. He is the most beloved Prophet of Allah (SWT) among all his creations and hence the most beloved to all Muslims.

For a Muslim, the sanctity, respect and honor of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) is above all else.

The drawing of any cartoon or image of the the Blessed Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) is in fact slander and open defamation, blasphemy. Associating false provocative images is not "freedom of speech nor freedom of expression".

Geert Wilders actions of disrespecting Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him), degrading Islam and hurting Muslims worldwide is bigotry.

Freedom of Speech is a qualified but not absolute right. Freedom of expression does not mean freedom to incite hatred, incite racism, or vilification of beliefs.

Reckless and malicious expressions leads to vilification and hatred of each and other and communities.

This cartoon competition will not achieve anything positive. Through constructive dialogue we can achieve favorable outcomes and construct a more enlightened society.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) has always taught love, patience, tolerance and empathy. We extend the same virtues to you and hope you will reciprocate likewise.