Should Media Publish Images of Muhammad?

Should Media Publish Images of Muhammad?

In 2005, public outrage erupted after the publication of 12 Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, resulting in riots in Europe and the Middle East. While the flames of those riots have since faded, publishers worldwide are still forced to consider whether they too should publish similarly controversial images. How should the media balance religious sensibilities and free speech?

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The media can and will do what they want. Yes, it can publish pictures of Muhammad even though this is regarded as a provocation of Muslims. Islam also allows for freedom of expression as one of the goals of Sharia (the five being the rights to life, expression, faith, family and property). The Quran documents the number of insults launched against the Prophet by his fellow Arabs. His only response was tolerance and patience.

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