Opposition to depictions of Mohammed ` ` rooted in the tradition of idol worship , '' professor says . The Muslim disapproval of depicting prophets extends to Jesus and Moses , he says . In globalization contexts , non - Muslims and critics of Islam have been free to depict Mohammed .
Objections to portrayal of Mohammed `` rooted in the notion of idol worship , '' professor says . The Muslim disapproval of depicting prophets extends to Jesus and Moses , imam says . In globalization age , non-Muslims and critics of Islam have felt free to depict Mohammed .