Relationship Between Qlim And Quslim

Quran lays down relationship between the Muslims and those who do not follow that religion. It threatens those who do not follow the religion of dire consequences. Quran speaks of peace for Muslims and holy struggle or Jihad against non believers. The kind of relationship which would exist between Muslims and unbelievers or non Muslims who accepted Islam’s secular authority was an interesting question. Interestingly, Quran prohibits forced conversion. In 628 Muhammad entered into a contract, commonly known as dhimma, with the Jewish tribe, whereby he guaranteed to defend them in return for their submission and payment of tribute. This defined the relationship between Muslims and non believers or non Muslims. The sources cover four documents spanning period 617 to beyond 1351. These documents deal with relation between Muslims and Christians in Tiblisi, Syria and North Spain, between Muslims and Jews in Baghdad and between Muslims and Hindus in India. All these documents highlight the subjugation of Christians and other religions under the Muslim rulers or commanders. It also highlights the fact that the non …show more content…
The document highlights the control Muslims exercised over the Christians. The Christians were able to secure their safety and that for the churches and convents by paying a tax of one dinar for every household. The relationship was advantageous to the Muslims. The Christians had to entertain every needy Muslim in return for their basic rights. The Christians were responsible for helping Muslims in every situation; however, Muslims would come in help of Christians only if they were not too busy to do so. The Christians were also forced to support Muslims against enemies of Allah and it was mandatory for Christians to entertain Muslims and give them food and shelter. This clearly highlights the lopsided relationship between Muslims and non