The reason the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not apply the punishment for apostasy to those who mocked him and the Companions
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Why did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) not apply the punishment for apostasy to those who mocked him and the Companions during his time?
Answer:
They displayed Islam. If they had not displayed Islam, and if it had not been asked of him, “Why do you not kill them?” he said, “People would say that Muhammad kills his companions.” People did not know. So the Messenger averted the harm. This is an instance of averting harm. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Why did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) not apply the punishment for apostasy to those who mocked him and the Companions during his time?
Answer:
They displayed Islam. If they had not displayed Islam, and if it had not been asked of him, “Why do you not kill them?” he said, “People would say that Muhammad kills his companions.” People did not know. So the Messenger averted the harm. This is an instance of averting harm. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2311] سبب عدم إقامة النبي ﷺ حد الردة على المستهزئين به وبالصحابة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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