Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 23 Non fulfilment of a Promise The Holy Prophet (S) respected the treaty with the Polytheists of Mecca
The Holy Prophet (S) respected the treaty with the Polytheists of Mecca
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The Holy Prophet (S) respected the treaty with the Polytheists of Mecca
When the power and glory of Islam was at its zenith a verse of Surah BarÄt was revealed; ordering Jihad (holy war) against the polytheists. The Almighty Allah (S.w.T.) commanded the Prophet to purify the Holy Mecca from the filth of polytheism and idol worship but it was also ordered not to break the treaty with the polytheists if they did not break it. The ayat is as follows:
“Except those of the idolaters with whom you made an agreement, they have not failed you in anything and have not backed up anyone against you, so fulfill their agreement to the end of their term; surely Allah loves those who are careful (of their duty).”
(Surah at-Tawba 9:4)
Abu Rafe says: “The Quraish sent me to the Holy Prophet (S). When I met him, my heart became illuminated with his countenance. I said to him, “O Prophet of Allah! I do not wish to go back to the Quraish.” He said, I would not act against the terms of treaty, and retain their messenger. Abu Rafe, go back to your people now and after this if you wish, you may accept Islam and join us.”
