Muhammad: Seal of the Prophets — Page 327
MUHAMMAD : SEAL OF THE PROPHETS 327 hostility towards you incite you to act contrary to justice; adhere to justice in all situations, that is closest to righteousness. Be mindful of your duty to Allah; surely, Allah is aware of all that you do. Any treaties and covenants made with, or pledges given to, any people, must be strictly adhered to: ‘Fulfil every covenant, for you will be called to account for it’ (17:35). So much is this obligation stressed and insisted upon that, though it is the duty of a Muslim state to assist Muslims in the matter of religion, this obligation is subject to any covenant or treaty entered into by a Muslim state with a non - Muslim state or people, as is said (8:37): You are under no obligation towards those who have believed but have not migrated, until they migrate. Nevertheless, if they seek your help in the matter of religion, it is incumbent on you to help them, except against a people between whom and yourselves there is a pact. Allah sees that which you do. Concerning the non - Muslim subjects of a Muslim state, Bokhari has reported that the Holy Prophet said: ‘He who kills any of those towards whom the Muslim state is under an obligation will be deprived of the breezes of heaven. ’ Abu Dawood has related that t he Holy Prophet said: ‘If a Muslim wrongs one towards whom the Islamic state has undertaken an obligation, or causes him loss, or requires from him that which is beyond his capacity, or takes from him something without his free consent, I shall demand just ice for such non - Muslim against his Muslim wrong - doer on the Day of Judgment. ’ The Holy Quran