A Rejoinder to Pope's Allegations Against Islam — Page 42
Treatment to the people of the book It is also a false allegation that he exhibited difference in treatment to those who were the people of the book, "Jews and Christians" he never ever discriminated anyone that may be his friend or foe. History has recorded a wonderful event which is witness upon his fare treatment to the non Muslims; In 628 C. E. the Holy Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) Charter of Privileges to the monks of St. Catherine Monastery in Mt. Sinai. It consisted of clauses covering all aspects of human rights including such topics as the protection of Christians, freedom of worship and movement, freedom to appoint their own judges and to own their own property, exemption from military service, and the right of protection in war. This document is excellent guidance for all the Muslim states for dealing with the Non Muslim minorities. Text of the Charter: This is the document which Muhammad, son of Abdullah, God's Prophet, Warner and Bearer of glad-tidings, has caused to be written so that there should remain no excuse for those coming after. I have caused this document to be written for Christians of the East and the West, for those who live near, and for those of distant lands, for the Christians living at 42