This is in response to the article ‘A redline that can't be crossed'. I am one of the billions of Muslims who do believe that violence is not permitted in Islam except in self defense. Islam is a peaceful religion. I come from a peace loving country called India. At the same time I do not support the misuse of the media to criticize my religion Islam and my Prophet, peace be upon him. I agree with the author of this article Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi that unnecessary provocations in the disguise of freedom of speech are not required at all. A healthy respect for all religions is required to be professed by all. If that is practiced then I'm sure that there would be less global violence. Irfan Ahmed, Online response
