 A reading of Prophet Muhammad's 
life, and the life of his companions, teaches us how to react to real and
perceived insults. Whenever the Prophet was insulted he responded with stoic
calm, answered hate with love and hostility with graciousness. He was called
names, trash and even thorns were thrown in his path. Enemies would surround him
and talk loud to drown him out when he spoke in public. It is reported that the
fellow who negotiated the Hudaybia treaty with him would touch his beard in an
unwelcome show of familiarity infuriating the Prophet's companions. But for all
of the real and perceived insults his response was to remain calm and ask his
companions not to get angry. His logic was simple; even the worst offenders
could turn around and become friends and even followers. An angry response would
be counterproductive.
The way to show love for a person you admire is
to emulate his behavior and not get emotional and angry to the point of killing
someone or getting killed. Those who promote this type of angry response need to
go back and read and reflect on the Seerah (Biography) of the Prophet. The
strongest among people, he taught, is one who can overcome anger.
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