![]() These verses can go, indeed, a long way in creating one loving human family. If we interpret other verses of this surah and else where in the Quran, in light of these very clear and fundamental instructions then there is no room left for religious prejudice and bigotry. ![]() ![]() But God forbids you to take as allies those who have fought against you for your faith, driven you out of your homes, and helped others to drive you out: any of you who take them as allies will truly be wrongdoers. He does not forbid you to deal kindly and justly with anyone who has not fought you for your faith or driven you out of your homes: God loves the just. God may still bring about affection between you and your present enemies – God is all powerful, God is most forgiving and merciful. The fundamental verses in understanding the compassionate Quranic teachings towards the non-Muslims are the followings: The s urah describes as to how to deal with national enemies and not share state secrets with them and how to be kind and compassionate towards all other non-Muslims, who are not at war with or trying to kill the Muslims or make them homeless. The Muslim Times has the best collection for interfaith tolerance
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