Obligation of a Muslim Towards a Disbeliever
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- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:25:09 -0500
Obligation of a Muslim Towards a Disbeliever
A Muslim has many obligations towards a non-Muslim.
First, he must call them to the path of Allah (SWT). This is to preach
to them and to make clear to them the reality of Islam, according to
his ability and if he has the knowledge to do so.
This is the greatest and best good deed that one could do toward his
fellow citizen and for those who live together with Jews, Christians and
other disbelievers.
On this point, the Prophet (SAWS) said, "The one who guides to good
gets the same reward as the one who performs it." (Muslim)
The Prophet (SAWS) also told Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), when
he was sending him to Khaibar to encounter the Jews, to invite the Jews
to Islam. He told him, "By Allah, if Allah guides a person by you, it is
better for you than the best of camels." (Bukhari, Muslim)
The Prophet (SAWS) also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a
reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the
reward of either of them being lessened at all." (Muslim, Ahmad, Abu
Dawud, an-Nasa'i, at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)
Calling them to Islam, preaching Islam to them and advising them concerning
that is one of the most important deeds and is one of the best ways to get
closer to Allah (SWT).
Second, (the Muslim) may not wrong the other person with respect to his
life, wealth or honor, if the non-Muslim is a citizen of the Islamic state
or
has attained other protection. He must fulfill the other's rights. He may
not
wrong him with respect to his wealth by stealing from him, deceiving him
or cheating him. He cannot harm him in his body by beating or killing him.
His protection from the state guarantees his safety from such things.
Third, there is no prohibition concerning buying, selling, renting or other
such business transactions with them. It has been authentically reported
that the Prophet (SAWS) bought things from the polytheistic disbelievers.
He also purchased items from Jews. In fact, when the Prophet (SAWS)
died, his shield was being held as collateral with a Jewish person in
exchange
for food for his family.
Fourth, one should not give them the greetings of peace first. However,
one responds to their greetings. The Prophet (SAWS) said, "Do not give
the greetings of peace first to the Jew or Christian." (Muslim)
He also said, "If the people of the book give you the greeting of peace,
then say, 'Wa Alaikum (and upon you)."' (Bukhari)
Therefore, a Muslim does not greet a non-Muslim first. But when a Jew,
Christian or other disbeliever greets him, he replies
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