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This article discusses the Islamic prophet Muhammad 's attitude towards Christianity as well as his interactions with Christians.
Interactions
editMuhammad's interactions with other religions such as the Christians were mixed. Many Chrisitans didn't accept his religion and spiritual path. The tension felt by Muhammad and some of his contemporaries was doubtless due ultimately to this contrast between men's conscious attitude and the economic basis of their life.[1] [2]
Byzantines
editAccording to traditional Islamic sources, in 628 Muhammad sent a letter to Heraclius inviting him to Islam. The Byzantine emperor received it while on a pilgrimage in Jerusalem and called upon a person who belonged to Muhammad's tribe Quraysh. Abu Sufyan came forwards and a discussion between them took place.[3] At the end of the discussion the emperor said,
If what you say should be true, he will very soon occupy the earth under my feet, and if I knew that I would reach him definitely, I would go immediately to meet Him; and were I with him, then I would certainly wash his feet.” [4]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ William Montgomery Watt, Muhammad at Mecca, p.19-20
- ^ Gerhard Endress, Islam, Columbia University Press, p.29
- ^ Siddiqui (2007)
- ^ Sahih al-Bukhari, 4:52:191
References
edit- Al-Jibouri, Yasin T. Khadija Daughter of Khuwaylid, <http://www.al-islam.org>[1] (accessed January 8, 2007)
- Siddiqui, Muzammil. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Political Leader [2] (accessed January 8, 2007)
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