Muslims, Jews and those Christians who believe in the one Allah are "la Ilaha illa Allah" brothers. Muslims have a responsibility to protect the People of the Book and ensure a peaceful, safe and secure environment throughout their lives. This is because they are truly devout and believe in Allah and His oneness. Allah describes Jews and Christians as the People of the Book in the Qur'an and describes the proper nature of the relationship between Muslims and the People of the Book in detail. Ever since the birth of Islam, Muslims have attached great importance to tolerance and understanding with the People of the Book. Even though their books and some of their beliefs have subsequently been corrupted, the People of the Book possess many moral values, and the concept of lawful and forbidden, based on Allah's revelation. They are people who believe in Him, His oneness and follow the rules emanating from Him. The establishment of respectful and civilized relations between Muslims and the People of the Book is encouraged in the Qur'an.
An important distinction is drawn in the Qur'an between the People of the Book and idolaters, particularly in terms of social life. One verse, for example, describes the latter in these terms: "... the idolaters are unclean, so after this year they should not come near the Masjid al-Haram..."(Surat at-Tawba, 28) That is because idolaters recognize no Divine law, possess no moral criteria, and can engage unhesitatingly in all forms of wickedness and perversion. The People of the Book, on the other hand, possess certain moral criteria based on Allah's revelation, as well as concepts of what is lawful and what is forbidden. That is why it's lawful for Muslims to eat food prepared by the People of the Book. In the same way, Muslim men are permitted to marry women from the People of the Book. These rules show that marriage and the resulting ties of kinship can be established between Muslims and the People of the Book. Each can accept the other's invitations to dine, all of which allow the establishment of warm human relations and a peacefully shared life. Since such moderation and understanding is recommended in the Qur'an, it is out of the question for us Muslims to hold ideas in conflict with that viewpoint. Moreover, the places where the People of the Book worship are described in the Qur'an as being under Allah's protection:
An important distinction is drawn in the Qur'an between the People of the Book and idolaters, particularly in terms of social life. One verse, for example, describes the latter in these terms: "... the idolaters are unclean, so after this year they should not come near the Masjid al-Haram..."(Surat at-Tawba, 28) That is because idolaters recognize no Divine law, possess no moral criteria, and can engage unhesitatingly in all forms of wickedness and perversion. The People of the Book, on the other hand, possess certain moral criteria based on Allah's revelation, as well as concepts of what is lawful and what is forbidden. That is why it's lawful for Muslims to eat food prepared by the People of the Book. In the same way, Muslim men are permitted to marry women from the People of the Book. These rules show that marriage and the resulting ties of kinship can be established between Muslims and the People of the Book. Each can accept the other's invitations to dine, all of which allow the establishment of warm human relations and a peacefully shared life. Since such moderation and understanding is recommended in the Qur'an, it is out of the question for us Muslims to hold ideas in conflict with that viewpoint. Moreover, the places where the People of the Book worship are described in the Qur'an as being under Allah's protection:
... if Allah had not driven some people back by means of others, monasteries, churches, synagogues and mosques, where Allah's name is mentioned much, would have been pulled down and destroyed. Allah will certainly help those who help Him - Allah is All-Strong, Almighty. (Surat al-Hajj, 22:40)
This verse shows that all Muslims must behave respectfully towards the places of worship of the People of the Book, as well as protecting them.
Indeed, when one reviews the history of Islam, it is seen that Muslim societies have always treated the People of the Book with moderation and understanding. That was particularly evident in the Ottoman Empire, from which today's Turkey is descended. It is well known that the Jews were expelled from Catholic Spain, but found the right to live peacefully in Ottoman lands. When Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Mehmed II) captured Constantinople (Istanbul), he allowed Jews and Christians to live there freely. Throughout Ottoman history, the Jews were regarded as a People of the Book and lived in peace. (for detailed information:http://tr1.harunyahya.com/Detail/T/EDCRFV/productId/20582/VERSES_REGARDING_THE_PEOPLE_OF_THE_BOOK )
Indeed, when one reviews the history of Islam, it is seen that Muslim societies have always treated the People of the Book with moderation and understanding. That was particularly evident in the Ottoman Empire, from which today's Turkey is descended. It is well known that the Jews were expelled from Catholic Spain, but found the right to live peacefully in Ottoman lands. When Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Mehmed II) captured Constantinople (Istanbul), he allowed Jews and Christians to live there freely. Throughout Ottoman history, the Jews were regarded as a People of the Book and lived in peace. (for detailed information:http://tr1.harunyahya.com/Detail/T/EDCRFV/productId/20582/VERSES_REGARDING_THE_PEOPLE_OF_THE_BOOK )
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