Abdul Hayi Moomen Writes: You cannot betray the prophet by betraying his example

I have watched the video of the man slapping the pastor who had reportedly been arrested over comments considered offensive to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and I believe Muslims must be among the loudest voices condemning what happened.

And most importantly for Muslims, you cannot claim to be defending the honour of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) while behaving in a manner that is completely at variance with the character and example of the Prophet you claim to defend.

And certainly not in the name of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), whose honour is better defended by displaying his character than by abandoning it.