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made by God 3,000 years ago coming true and witnessing what was
foretold by the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and the Prophet Moses
(pbuh). God revealed that, "The Jews will be in those lands" thousands
of years ago, and we can see that miracle manifested now. This is a

wonderful state of affairs to be observed with fervour and joy.

It is of great importance to state that God imposes one essential
condition on sincere believers, both in the Qur'an and the Torah –
"Peace." There will be Jews in the Holy Land; there will also be Mus-
lims and Christians there, and they will altogether ensure that love and
peace prevail across the region. They will live in brotherhood. There is
plenty of room for all. Nobody will be forced from his home or driven
away. That will not happen. This is a religious service for Jews, Chris-
tians and Muslims all. God always wants peace for all of us.

Monasteries, Churches and Synagogues Must
Be Respected according to the Qur'an

Another important fact we learn from the Qur'an is that Muslims
must respect Jewish and Christian places of worship. In the Qur'an, the
places of worship of the People of the Book, ie. monasteries, churches

and synagogues, are mentioned as places of worship protected by God.

… if God had not driven some people back by means of others,
monasteries, churches, synagogues and mosques, where God's name
is mentioned much, would have been pulled down and destroyed.
God will certainly help those who help Him – God is All-Strong,
Almighty. (Qur'an, 22:40)
This verse shows every Muslim the importance of respecting and

protecting the holy places of the People of the Book.

Indeed, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also made contracts with
pagans as well as the People of the Book. Pagans were always treated
with justice, and when they asked to be taken under protection, their