What is the punishment for those who blaspheme against the Holy Prophet (sa)?

Huzoor^aa was asked regarding:

1. The punishment for those who blaspheme against the Holy Prophet^sa …

Huzoor^aa, in a letter dated 25 December 2019, gave the following answers:..

“1. Neither the Quran, nor the ahadith allow any human being to punish a blasphemer against the Holy Prophet^sa in this world. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, himself did not punish any such blasphemer. Once Hazrat Umar^ra, a great admirer of the Holy Prophet^sa, requested permission to punish one such wretched individual who had been guilty of blasphemy, but the Holy Prophet^sa did not grant permission. Following in the footsteps of his Holy Master and Leader, the Promised Messiah^as has also given the same teaching. 

“At the same time, Islam has guided people of religious and secular authority not to speak of anyone’s religion or their respected personalities in such a manner as may cause hurt to the adherents of that faith. 

“Thus, on the one hand, Islam does not allow any human being to punish a blasphemer against the Prophet^sa, and on the other hand, it also teaches that nobody should use inappropriate words for another religion or its leaders. 

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