Page 39 - Justice and Compassion in the Qur'an

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HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

The Prophet (saas) also made contracts with pagans as
well as the people of the Book. Pagans were always treated
with justice, and when they asked for protection, their
requests were readily accepted by the Prophet Muhammad
(saas).
This meant that these communities sought the protection
of the Prophet (saas) in the face of an attack or a wrongful
accusation. Throughout his life, many non-Muslims and
pagans requested protection from the Prophet Muhammad
(saas), and he took them under his protection and ensured
their security. In Sura Tawba, Allah states that requests of
pagans seeking protection be accepted by believers. Of this,
Allah says the following:

If any of the associators ask you for protection, give them
protection until they have heard the words of Allah. Then
convey them to a place where they are safe…. (Surat at-
Tawba, 6)

… As long as they are straight with you, be straight with
them. Allah loves those who do their duty. (Surat at-
Tawba, 7)
As Allah states in the verse 1}, He asks believers to assume
a just attitude towards pagans and holds them responsible for
ensuring their security in the event they seek protection from
believers.

The People of the Book In the Period
of the Prophet Muhammad (saas)

When we examine the relations of the Prophet
Muhammad (saas) with the people of the Book during the first
years of Islam, we see that he co-operated with Christians.