Through Force or Faith? — Page 74
?— A Reply to Pope Benedict XVI 74 truly belongs to Allah which He has bestowed upon you… ( S u rah an-N u r, 24:34) The expense of war, at that time, was paid by individuals. Therefore, the owner who has that slave, he should bear some of his expenses. If he does not, Muslims should collectively provide for him so that he could get his freedom or he could be freed by writing a deed; or if it could benefit him, make it up privately if there is any deficit left so that he could earn his livelihood freely. This way, by becoming a free citizen of the society, he could join in the national growth because his skill will be benefiting him along with helping the country. These are the beautiful teachings of Islam that disseminates peace in every aspect, in every section of the society. It garners freedom for everyone. May Allah enable every Ahmad i to intro- duce the world to the luminous and sublime teachings of Islam by presenting different aspects of this beautiful teachings of God.