Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 741
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 741 to fulfil the covenants with the followers of other religions and other nations. God Almighty says; "And if you fear treachery from a people, throw back to them their covenant with equity. Surely, All a h loves not the treacherous. " (8:59) Islam not only taught us justice, it enjoins us to treat with grace. (16:91) It teaches us to establish social contacts with justice and with the intention of doing good to others. It does not instruct us like the Jewish belief which forbids taking interest from the Jews only. 3 On the other hand the Holy Qur’ a n forbids taking of interest from anyone. This is the high social teaching. The Holy Qur’ a n enjoins, "All a h forbids you not, respecting those who have not fought against you on account of your religion, and who have not driven you forth from your homes, that you be kind to them and act equitably towards them; surely All a h loves those who are equitable. (60:9) Hadrat Asm a ’ binte Ab u Bakr ra 's non- believing mother came to see her in Mad i nah. Asm a ’ asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa if she had the permission to be kind to her and serve her. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "Yes, she is your mother. " Ibn-e-‘Uyainah says, "The verse, 'All a h does not forbid social contact with the people, who have not fought against you on account of your religion,' refers to such situations. " 4 The responsibilities of the Muslims are far