What would the Prophet (saw) do?

This is the excerpt that i received in one of my email composed by bro Faruq. I like to share with you guys.

I was disappointed at the audacity of the Danish press to reprint the controversial Prophet Muhammad (saw) cartoon.

I'm sure most Muslims are, but we need to take a step back and ponder upon the question:

"What would the Prophet (saw) do?"

During his life, the Prophet (saw) faced much worse abuse and humiliation. Never did he show any ill intent on those who did the nasty things towards him, instead he showered on them his love and mercy - evident proof that he truly is a mercy to the worlds.

A short example would be the old woman who used to throw rubbish at the Prophet (saw) whenever he used to pass by her house. He did not show any anger or annoyance and would walk by silently. This happened daily. When one day the Prophet (saw) passed by and found that no rubbish was thrown, he was surprised and asked her neighbour about her well-being. He was told that the old woman isn't in good health. The Prophet (saw) then proceeded to visit the old woman. When she saw him, she was afraid that the Prophet (saw) was going to exact his revenge on her for what she has been doing.

However, he assured her that he was there to check on her and attend to her needs. She was greatly moved by this kind gesture and love from the Prophet (saw) that she became a Muslim at once.

This is just one of the many incidents of how the Prophet (saw) reacted to people who mocked and humiliated him.

Mahatma Gandhi, statement published in 'Young India,'1924.

I wanted to know the best of the life of one who holds today an undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind.... I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the second volume (of the Prophet's biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of that great life.

"And We have not sent you (Muhammad) but as a mercy to the worlds." Holy Qur'an (21:107)