Unity of God — Page 33
33 and the Teachings of Muhammad s as conscience to non-Muslims. Regardless of a person’s faith, no one has the right to kill or harm them in any manner. SIXTH TEACHING Sixth, the Holy Prophet s as opened the door of guidance to the entire world. Before his advent, people considered religion to be their exclusive domain. But the Holy Prophet s as made it inclusive without discriminating against anyone. Therefore, the Holy Quran states: 14 اِنِّیۡ رَسُوۡلُ اللّٰہِ اِلَیۡکُمۡ جَمِیۡعَا Meaning, I am sent as a Messenger for all the people of the world. I can show the path of guidance to all. SEVENTH TEACHING The seventh right he established for non-Muslims was declaring that promises made with them, not just Muslims, must be honoured. People, including Muslims who do not ponder over the Holy Quran, make an error in judgement. They consider it perfectly acceptable to breach contracts made with others. But 14 Sūrah Al-A‘r ā f, 7:159: ‘truly, I am a Messenger to you all from Allah. ’ [Publishers]