09-25-2003, 04:57 PM
As Salam a`alaman itab`alhoda
Now I prefer to be focused Habib, u seem to discuss states rather than religion. I told u before that Islam is a religion not applied unfortunately in any Muslim country.
Verse in the Quran that regulate the relationship between Muslims and non Muslims as follows:
“Made lawful to you this day are At-Tayyibât [all kinds of Halâl (lawful) foods, which Allâh has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables and fruits)]. The food (slaughtered cattle, eatable animals) of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is lawful to you and yours is lawful to them.” (Quran 5:5)
“And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong; and say (to them): "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you; our Ilâh (God) and your Ilâh (God) is One (i.e. Allâh), and to Him we have submitted (as Muslims)." (Quran 29:46)
Taking your laziness in consideraton Habib, I thought to present only 2 ayahs, however, I think you can sense how exactly we are commanded to treat non Muslims nicely.
Just ponder on them and Insh a Allah we may continue later. You have a good day, evening well with time difference I am not sure