The values of justice with the other: Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) ordered us to deal fairly with all people whether Muslims or non-Muslims. This is mentioned in the Noble Qur’an, “Allah does command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due;& when you judge between man & man, that you judge with justice”. (An-Nisaa’, 4:58) Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) received the revelation & applied it in the greatest manner,as he was ordered to be just with all people without looking to their status,race,religion or ancestry. They were all equal,even if the person who had a certain right was unfair to the Muslims;he would still be given his right. The Noble Qur’an ordered the Messenger (Peace be upon him) to rule fairly if Ahl al-Kitab (i.e. the Jews and the Christians) choose him as an arbitrator, “If you judge,judge in equity b/w them” (Al-Maida, 5: 42). In more than thirty traditions, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) emphasized the right of al-Mu’ahad (the one who has a covenant with the Muslims),among which is the following: “Whoever killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims,shall not smell the smell of Paradise though its smell is perceived from a distance of forty years”. He also says, “Beware,if anyone wrongs a contracting man,or diminishes his right, or forces him to work beyond his capacity,or takes from him anything without his consent,I shall plead for him (the victimized) on the Day of Judgment.” He also says,“If anyone kills a man whom he grants protection prematurely,Allah will forbid him to enter Paradise.” Muhammad (Peace be upon him) prohibited torturing anyone,even if he did not adopt Islam. Therefore,he (Peace be upon him) forbade torturing any human being whether Muslim or non-Muslim.He says, “Allah the Almighty tortures those who torture people in this life”. Muhammad (Peace be upon him) also preserved & guaranteed the security of non-Muslims’ lives, wealth & honor in the Islamic community. So,no one is permitted to hurt them whether Muslim or not,as long as they residents of Islamic territories.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:56:17 +0000
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