Draw Muhammad Contest

The "Draw Muhammad" contest was an event organized by a satirical magazine in 2015, encouraging members of the public to submit images of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Since Islamic teachings generally discourage visual depictions of Muhammad to prevent idolatry, the contest was highly controversial and viewed by many Muslims as offensive and disrespectful. The organizers defended the event as a matter of free speech, while many others considered it provocative and disrespectful to religious beliefs. The contest highlighted ongoing debates about the balance between free expression and religious sensitivities.