The publisher has taken swift action to remove the offensive drawing from all future editions of the book and has committed to collaborating with the Muslim Education Council to conduct a thorough review of its entire book catalog.

All educators, students, and school administrators in possession of the book have been advised to return their copies to the publisher.

While Mr. Ramadhan appreciated the recall of the book, he also emphasized the importance of publishers consulting with Muslim leaders before publishing materials related to Islamic subjects.

Notably, religious studies are an integral part of the curriculum in Kenyan schools.

The depiction of Prophet Muhammad has been a contentious issue, particularly in Europe. In 2020, a tragic incident occurred in Paris when a teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded after using cartoons of Prophet Muhammad during a lesson on freedom of speech.

Additionally, in 2021, a teacher in the British town of Batley faced suspension following protests from Muslim parents due to showing an “inappropriate” cartoon of Prophet Muhammad.

The teacher was later reinstated after an investigation determined that the intent was not to cause offense with the image.

It’s worth mentioning that while the Quran, the holy book of Islam, does not explicitly ban images of Prophet Muhammad, there is a reference to avoiding depictions of Allah, and many Muslims extend this prohibition to Prophet Muhammad as well.

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