Why uproar on the streets in the name of prophet?
Why uproar on the streets in the name of prophet?
By Khursheed Ahmed Siddique
The slogan “I LOVE MOHAMMED ﷺ” has recently turned into a movement of processions, rallies, and street protests across several cities. What began in Kanpur during Jashn-e-Milad-un-Nabi soon escalated into a law-and-order issue. FIRs were filed, arrests made, and political leaders jumped at the chance to exploit Muslim sentiments.
But the deeper question remains: is this really the right way to express love for the Prophet ﷺ?
Islam teaches peace, respect, and tolerance. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized that causing pain, inconvenience, or disorder to others is against his message. Yet, what we are witnessing today is the opposite—streets blocked, traffic disrupted, slogans shouted, and tempers flared. The claim of love turned into chaos, and the outcome was far from what the Prophet ﷺ taught.
The Prophet ﷺ replaced ritualistic displays with meaningful ‘Sunnah’. Sunnah refers to the traditions, teachings, and practices of the Islamic prophet Muhammad that serve as a guide for Muslims. Derived from an Arabic word meaning “tradition” or “way,” the Sunnah is the second foundational source of Islamic law after the Quran encompassing Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ words, deeds, and approvals. Muslims learn about the ‘Sunnah’ by studying ‘Hadees’ which are reports about his life and actions.
His companions expressed their love not through noisy demonstrations but through obedience, sacrifice, and moral conduct. Love in Islam has never been about slogans; it has always been about living the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings in everyday life.
The “I LOVE MOHAMMED ﷺ” trend, therefore, is not a ‘Sunnah’ but a Bid‘ah—an innovation that brings turmoil instead of peace. True love for the Prophet ﷺ is shown not on placards, but in honesty, compassion, justice, and respect for others. Muslims must reflect: are we upholding the Prophet’s ﷺ message—or unknowingly harming it in the name of love?
( The writer is a social worker of Dehradun and views expressed are his personal)
