Explanation

Here's why he printed the cartoons. I apologize if you have to be registered with Wash. Post to get the article, however, since it is free it will not take you a moment to register and then you can read the article.

Upon further research, I have learned that it is not and never was against the Islamic religion to depict Muhammed in pictures. It is an influence of the Wahhabi sect of Islam and many Muslims still disagree over the idea.