Charlie Hebdo continues to publish caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

According to the Telegraph, lawyers for Charlie Hebdo magazine said that the issue, which will be released this Wednesday with a print run of 1 million copies, will still feature cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, along with other religious and political cartoons.

The cover of Charlie Hebdo magazine. (Source: Telegraph)

Richard Malka was one of the first to call for Charlie Hebdo magazine to continue operating after the massacre of nine members of its editorial staff by brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi last Wednesday, including two famous cartoonists, Cabu and Wolinski, and editor-in-chief Charbonnier.

When asked if that meant cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed would continue appearing in Charlie Hebdo as they did before the terrorist attack, Malka replied: "As a matter of course."

"We're not going to give up, otherwise it'll all be meaningless. Humor without a touch of demeanor isn't real humor. Mocking yourself, politics, religion—that's the kind of thinking people should have. Charlie's ideology is about the right to be blasphemous," Malka stated.

Referring to the slogan "Je suis Charlie" (I am Charlie), which is being used by many people around the world to show support for the deceased cartoonists, Malka said:

"That slogan means you have the right to criticize my religion, because it's really not a big deal. We never criticize a Jew, a Muslim, or a Christian for their religion. But we can say whatever we want, even the most terrible things – like we do – about Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, because behind those catchy slogans, that's the truth of Charlie Hebdo."

Speaking about the ability of the surviving staff to refocus on their work, Malka said: "It's a bit complicated, because we have to arrange things for the future, the funerals are coming up this week, but things are progressing well. It's about living, about surviving."

Luz, a cartoonist for Charlie Hebdo, shared that working with the magazine helps him and his colleagues stay sharp.

"We're getting through this. We're having fewer nightmares. We're trying to revive the magazine, find peace and inspiration. Although our workforce is at a minimum after last Wednesday's events, we'll do our best."

Patrick Pelloux, a doctor and contributor to Charlie Hebdo magazine, said that the special issue to be published next Wednesday will be translated into 16 languages. Dr. Pelloux was supposed to be present on the day of the attack, but fortunately survived because he arrived late.

Pelloux was among those who participated in the march in support of victims of terrorism in France, which took place in Paris last Sunday. He said the most touching moment of the march was when a dove landed on President Francois Hollande's shoulder while he was speaking to him.

"That made us smile, and helped us relieve the emotional burden that was weighing on our shoulders."

According to VNA