RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Senior Council of Scholars said in statement that defaming prophets will never harm them, but only serves extremist agendas, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sunday.
The council, considered the highest religious body in the kingdom, urged “wise and prudent men of the world community, including individuals and organizations, to denounce such insults as they are not related to freedom of expression or wise thinking,” SPA stated.
It said these insults rather “fall within offering free service to extremists” who want to spread hatred among people.
The statement explained that the religion of Islam has forbidden accusing any prophet of any wrongdoing and has prohibited attacking religious figures whoever.
It also called on Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Prohet Muhammad by setting an example and working for the good.
