مسلمانوں کے غیر مسلموں سے معاہدات :دورِ صدیقی کا خصوصی مطالعہ

Muslim Treaties with Non-Muslims: A Special Study of the Era of Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq

Abstract

After the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), an Islamic government was established based on Islamic principles, and there was no compromise in the enforcement of Islamic laws. During this period, significant examples were set regarding the protection of minorities. The safety of non-Muslims' lives, property, honor, and dignity was ensured, and their places of worship and religious practices were granted legal recognition. Interestingly, during this time, laws were made equally for both Muslims and non-Muslims, and interfaith harmony was promoted. During this period, not only was there an extraordinary expansion of Islamic territories, but also, keeping the scholarly examples of the Prophet's era in view, Muslims established a distinct and unique identity as a peaceful nation on earth. To achieve this, they adopted a generous attitude towards non-Muslims, fulfilled their rights, and made every effort to ensure that peace was maintained without any disruption, even if it required great sacrifices. In this regard, minorities were granted complete freedom in matters of government positions, livelihood, living conditions, and religious beliefs and practices. Their old places of worship were not only protected but they were also granted full freedom to worship in their places of worship and to hold their religious ceremonies. During the caliphate of Abu Bakr, numerous agreements were made with non-Muslims in which the protection of their places of worship and religious practices was highlighted as a priority. It is essential that this practice from the time of the caliphate of Abu Bakr be followed in the present day as well. This article is written with that necessity in mind.