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Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

of worship were safeguarded. With this agreement, everyone could
live under one political entity and peace was brought to tribes that
had been feuding with one another for many years. Outside of the
Constitution of Madinah, the Prophet (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace) always treated the pagans fairly, honored their
pleas for safety and protection and desired friendly and civilized
relations between people.

Fourteen centuries ago, Islam brought such values as individ-
ual rights, law and order, equality before the law, and economic
freedom to humanity. As Islam spread, the justice that prevailed
throughout its domain became the envy of all nations. This sense of
justice, which is still remembered today with respect and approval
by many Western thinkers, led many people and nations to em-
brace Islam and welcome Muslim rule. Our Prophet Muhammad
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) practiced the Qur'anic
system of justice in the best possible way, and his Companions and

Muslims in general continued to practice this superior morality.
This enabled the Muslims to become a community that achieved
justice between people:
Among those We have created there is a community who
guide by the Truth and act justly according to it. (Surat al-
A'raf: 181)

Islam teaches freedom of thought and participation in govern-
ment. A broad-based consultation process is one of Islam's most
fundamental social requirements, for Allah commands Muslims to
govern by mutual consultation, namely, to discuss their affairs
among themselves:
[Believers are] those who respond to their Lord and perform
prayer, manage their affairs by mutual consultation, and give
of what We have provided for them. (Surat ash-Shura: 38)

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