What do we say to the one who objects to the killing of the one who insults the Messenger by saying that the disbeliever is not killed, and that he is a denier and an abuser of Allah?

Question : What do we say to the one who objects to the killing of the one who insults the Messenger by saying that the disbeliever is not killed, and that he is a denier and an abuser of Allah?

Answer : Yes, insulting the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is an encroachment on a personal right, and therefore he must be killed, even if he repents. As for insulting Allah the Exalted, it is an encroachment on the right of Allah, and Allah the Exalted has made clear that whoever repents, Allah will accept his repentance.