Christaine Gruber joins to discuss the main problem in depicting the Prophet Muḥammad in satirical cartoons.

 

 

Why Are Pictures of Muhammad Forbidden in Islam?

The French offices of Charlie Hebdo were recently attacked by extremists over the magazine's controversial illustrations of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad. Why are depictions of the spiritual figure prohibited in Islam?

 

 

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"Does The Quran Forbid Images Of The Prophet Muhammad?"