These are the ways the Promised Messiah(as) has taught us; to counsel those who act improperly, to relate the virtues of the Holy Prophet(sa), to make the world aware of these beautiful and luminous aspects that are unknown to the world. Pray to Allah that He keeps them away from these improprieties or that He chastises them. Allah has His own ways of chastisement, and He knows best how to chastise whom.
Later, in the time of the second Khilafat, a vulgar book entitled 'Rangila Rasul' came out, and a magazine, Wartaman published a vulgar article which aroused the Muslims of India. There was great incitement among Muslims all over, and they reacted most strongly.
Addressing the Muslims at this occasion, Hadrat Musleh-e-Mau’ud, Khalifatul Masih II said:
O brothers! I say with heart-felt compassion one more time that one who starts fighting is not brave. He is a coward because he has been overcome by his 'self'. According to a Hadith, the one who suppresses anger is truly brave. It is said that the brave is one who makes a resolute determination and then does not waver from it until he accomplishes it. He said, 'Make a pledge for three things for the progress of Islam; first of all you will have fear of God and will not be flippant about religion. So, firstly reform yourself. Secondly, be fully interested in conveying the message of Islam. The teachings of Islam should reach each person in the world. The qualities of the Holy Prophet(sa), the virtues of his beautiful life, his blessed model should be known. Thirdly, you should fully try to save the Muslims from social and economical subjugation.
(Anwarul Ulum, Vol. 9, PP. 555-556)
This is now the obligation of each Muslim, the ordinary person as well as the leaders. You will find that despite having independence, the Muslim countries that are known as independent are subject to social and economic subjugation. They are at the mercy of the Western countries and are inclined towards imitating them. Rather than work themselves, they mostly rely on them. It is for this reason that time and time again, they play with the sentiments of Muslims. He also initiated the tradition of holding conventions on the blessed life of the Holy Prophet(sa). These are the ways of showing disapproval, rather than sabotage and disorder. While addressing the Muslims he predominantly spoke to the Ahmadis about these points.
Some wrong traditions of these countries are imperceptibly creeping into some of our families. I say to Ahmadis that you too were addressed therein. Do adopt what is good in their culture, but we should avoid what is wrong. Our reaction should be this, rather than damage and destruction. Our attention should be drawn towards self-reflection, to analyse what our deeds are, how much fear of God do we have, how much attention do we pay towards His worship, how much attention do we pay to abide by religious commandments, and how much attention do we pay to deliver the message of Allah the Exalted to others!
Later, in the era of the fourth Khilafat, [Salman] Rushdi wrote a most offensive book. At that time, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV(rh) delivered sermons concerning it and had someone write a book about it. Then, as I said, these improprieties are ongoing. In the beginning of last year, a similar article came out on the life of the Holy Prophet(sa). At that time I drew attention of the Community, as well as of the auxiliary organizations to write articles and letters and to widen communications; to cite the virtues and attributes of the Holy Prophet(sa). This is a matter that requires presenting the beautiful aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet(sa) to the world and this cannot be achieved by damage and destruction. For this reason, Ahmadis of all social backgrounds in all countries should also include other educated and sensible Muslims in presenting a peaceful reaction by widening communications and writing. In this way, reason would be accomplished in each country and each social sphere, and after this, if anyone still takes a step then their matter is with God.
Allah the Exalted sent the Holy Prophet(sa) as a mercy for the whole of mankind as He Himself states:
And We have sent thee not but as a mercy for all peoples. (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:108)
A being as great as him, one who dispensed mercy, [the like of him] neither existed before nor could come later. Indeed his blessed model shall remain forever, and each Muslim should try to follow it. For this the greatest responsibility lies on an Ahmadi; it befalls upon us. In any case, the Holy Prophet(sa) was a mercy for all peoples. While these people depict him in a manner that portrays a most horrific concept. We have to tell the world about the blessed loving and compassionate model of the Holy Prophet(sa). It is obvious that to do this, the Muslims will also have to change their attitudes. There could be absolutely no issue of terrorism or militancy, the Holy Prophet(sa) would always try to avoid war, until the time when he came to Medina, and war was imposed on him. Then with Allah's permission, war had to be fought in defence. However, there was also the commandment of Allah:
And fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight you, but do not transgress. Surely, Allah loves not the transgressors. (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 191).
Certainly the Holy Prophet(sa) was the greatest of all adherents of the Sharia that was revealed to him. It is extremely cruel to convey such disgraceful thoughts about him. Anyhow, as it is being said they have apologised, and our missionary has also reported that one of them apologised; had expressed regret.