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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Image of prophet is forbidden. So every muslim disagrees and finds it offensive.

Art is permitted with elaborate patterns that you see in muslim countries. Otherwise drawing images is not allowed.[/quote]

But why is it prohibited by non-Muslims? [/quote]

It is seen as a sign of extreme disrespect. Islam rejects idolatry in all forms, and drawing pictures of the Prophet is seen as a form idolatry. Obviously this becomes an issue when living in a secular society which doesn't hold anything sacred. It is not prohibited, but most Muslims are deeply offended by this, especially if the drawings are meant to be offensive (bomb turban, pedophile, etc etc). [/quote]

This is what the "ban" STARTED as, but not what it is today. The taboo concerning imagery of Muhammad has resulted in elevating him to an untouchable status that's different than the other prophets, and puts him at a god-like status. The ban on imagery was meant to correct the false path Muslims believe Christians went down - ie, the idolatry of Jesus (from human prophet to god). But it's had the inadvertent effect of doing the same thing, and deifying Muhammad.

Obviously this isn't what the intention was, but it's clearly the degree of the "ban" today. It's sad to see how many Muslims don't even see this. [/quote]

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