Muhammadolatry

I find Muslims’ reverence of their prophet fascinating. As I understand it, Islam forbids any graphical depiction of Muhammad because any such depictions might lead to idolatry. This prohibition against depicting Muhammad borders, it seems to me, on the idea that he is somehow ineffable, or too holy to be shown in imagery. But does this not belie the Muslims’ intent to prohibit the idolatrous worship of Muhammad? Have they made him too holy, too ineffable, too sacrosanct, and in so doing, are they knocking at the door of actual worship?

From Danish election ad reignites Muhammad cartoon controversy | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

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