Blinding of an attacker in Iran

[Skipper]

Generally speaking, Islam does allow us to protect ourselves in the face of extreme violence, but for those who merely speak bad about Islam (or the Prophet), we are not taught to hurt them nor to speak bad about them. Also, there are rules in the Quran regarding the way Muslims should defend themselves physically.

Yea, violence is only justified when facing extreme violence...or you know, if someone decides to commit the sin of apostasy, then they are fair game too despite being no threat.