The leader of a society is expected to serve as a symbol as well as the interface of the community to receive public views. Any individual's view depends on her/his vision and professional competence as long as her/his occupation varies. This is important for human beings so their opinions vary from one individual to another. However, some people are better thinkers than others in political issues. The view of an intellectual is considered more acceptable than those of others because of her/his job that stems from her/his thoughts and sentiments. At the same time, the politicians' ideologies may have some conflicts with public interest.
The Western community has formed an opinion toward the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (pbuh). Some Western scholars have a negative attitude, while others have a positive regard toward him. The root of their different views is due to the effect of those who may have the status of our Prophet.
Upon considering the view of Western people, one finds out that their thinkers have had a positive outlook in their speeches not only about the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) but also about Islam. The renowned Russian thinker and novelist L. Tolstoy, for instance, maintained "it will be enough to say that Muhammad saved a nation from the claws of the demons of reprehensible acts of worship." Likewise, the great philosopher Edward Montah said: "Muhammad is known by his purity and justice in the govern race and the integrity of the expression of thought and verification." The German doctor Sigrid Honka said "Muhammad and Islam are Allah's sun on the west.
It is known that the world always retains the heritage and sayings of thinkers more than the acts. The speeches of the political leaders clearly show that thinkers and philosophies maintain the focus of their works on human being's concerns and appreciation to all the people around the world.