The Ruling on One Who Abuses the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

Question

If a Muslim (Allah’s refuge is sought) utters impermissible abuse regarding Hadrat the Noble Prophet ﷺ, what is the ruling on such a person according to the Sacred Law of Muhammad ﷺ — is he deserving of repentance and seeking forgiveness, or deserving of execution?

Answer

Whoever spouts abuse (na‘udhu billah) against the most sacred rank [of the Prophet] ﷺ is an apostate and outside Islam; repentance, renewal of iman and renewal of marriage are obligatory on him; if he does not repent, he is liable to execution (wajib al-qatl). In “al-Durr al-Mukhtar”, vol. 3, p.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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