RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND NON MUSLIM DURING IN ABBASID PERIOD

Abstract

Islam is a religion of peace and integrity. It teaches its followers the great lessons of the revival and integrity of human relations irrespective of colour, caste, creed or religion. The Holy Prophet (SAW) himself had wonderful political, social, religious and economic relations with the Non-Muslims. The Muslim Umma continued this great tradition even after the departure of the Holy Prophet (SAW) from this world. This mutual relationship reached its climax in the reign of the Banu Abbas. The Muslim rulers set up excellent examples of justice, equality and integrity in this multi-faceted society. The Non-Muslims were ensured of their rights. They were provided with the fine and same facilities as the Muslim community had. Their religious rites, customs and festivals were not only allowed to be celebrated but the Muslim rulers and the Muslim community also participated in these functions. They were given important posts in various walks of life. They were consulted in important issues and affairs of the state and government. Their religious leaders were honoured and respected. They had the liberty and freedom to decide their cases and affairs according to their religious code of conduct and teachings. They had also the freedom even to defend and promote their religious myths in the courts of the Muslim rulers. They were allowed to build their religious worshipping places in all parts of the vast Muslim regime. In short, the Muslim rulers made a great contribution to the revival and evolution of a universal human culture and civilization by setting and promoting excellent social, economic, religious, cultural and civilizational relations by promoting love, peace, equality, brotherhood, justice and integrity in all the spheres of life. There is a dire need for an impartial study and analysis of the above mentioned historical figures and facts of the past of Muslim history. The following research article has been written to fulfil this educational and research need of the present hour.