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Travel back to September 2005 when a Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, ignited the biggest cartoon controversy ever. This wasn't just any controversy; it led to attacks on the cartoonists responsible for the infamous drawings of Prophet Muhammad.
It all began when Danish writer Kåre Bluitgen aimed to create a children's book based on the Quran's stories and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. However, finding an illustrator willing to draw the Prophet was a challenge due to public fear.
Finally, an anonymous illustrator agreed to work on the project. When Jyllands-Posten heard about it, they issued a challenge to 42 artists to draw the Prophet in their unique styles. Fifteen artists submitted drawings, while others declined out of fear.
On September 30, 2005, Jyllands-Posten published a comic titled "Muhammeds ansigt" (meaning 'The face of Muhammad'). They claimed it was to contribute to the debate about criticism of Islam and self-censorship.
The response was explosive. Riots erupted in several Muslim countries, and protestors believed the cartoons gravely insulted Islam. Angry demonstrators burned European flags around embassies and boycotted foreign goods. While some defended freedom of the press, the controversy raged on.
In response, Islamic leaders formed a protest group, and ambassadors from Muslim-majority countries sought a meeting with Denmark's Prime Minister. An investigation against the newspaper was initiated but later called off, citing freedom of the press.

0:19 The Cartoon Controversy
0:54 Danish Mohammad Cartoon Controversy
2:20 Backlash and dissapointment
2:59 The public’s response