in this context. I hope I clearly explained the permissible form of invoking peace and blessings on the Prophet (peace be upon him). As for those who do not want to know the truth, it will be because of following their whims. Allah (May He be Exalted) states:
But if they answer you not (i.e. do not bring the Book nor believe in your doctrine of Islâmic Monotheism), then know that they only follow their own lusts. And who is more astray than one who follows his own lusts, without guidance from Allâh? Verily Allâh guides not the people who are Zâlimûn (wrongdoers, disobedient to Allâh, and polytheists).
Thus, Allah explains in this Ayah that people in regard to what Allah has sent down with the Messenger (peace be upon him) are of two kinds: Those who respond to Allah and His Messenger and those who follow their desires. Allah informs us that there is no worse than those who follow their whims away from the ordinances of Allah. May Allah save us from following our desires. We ask Him to make us, as well as our Muslim brothers, among those who respond to Allah and His Messenger, who glorify His Shari`ah and warn people against Bid`ah (innovation) and whims that violate His Shari`ah, for He is the Most Generous. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions, and those who follow him in righteousness.
Vice President of the Islamic University in AlMadinah AlMunawwarah.