Why do Muslims protest satanic verses?

Answer 1

most Muslims have not read the book, the main protest is not because of reference to the so called satanic verses in the koran { debated for centuries}

some moslem reviews argue, that on a few occasions in the book, the prophet is insulted by rushdie, eg. at the brothel , with a married women, at the fairground.

a read of the parts mentioned will convince you that rushdie does not insult the prothet at all and in fact is very courteous to the prophet.

i think it was all a beat up to help publicise the worlds most unread, best seller

Answer 2

Muslims protest "The Satanic Verses" because they believe the book contains blasphemous content that insults the Prophet Muhammad and Islam. The novel is seen as disrespectful and offensive to the Islamic faith, leading to widespread condemnation and protests within the Muslim community.