There is a verse of the Quran "لا اکراہ فی الدین". There is no compulsion in religion. In a Muslim country if a Christian wants to remain a Christian, or a Jew wants to remain a Jew, then he can be preached about Islam, but he cannot be forced to become a Muslim. It is not allowed in Shariah to force him to convert to Islam.
Islam has declared the protection of life, wealth, reputation and respect of non-Muslims living in a Muslim country a responsibility of the state. It is obligatory under Shariah that not only should they have full freedom to practice their religion, but also that they should enjoy equal opportunities in education, employment and receiving justice. It is mandatory that Muslims should treat them with respect, and should not denigrate or humiliate them. Similarly, within the bounds of decency, they should be allowed to celebrate their religious occasions fully, and government should neither interfere with their celebrations itself, nor should let anyone else interfere with these celebrations.
Quran Karim says that (Translation): "Allah does not forbid you from doing good and justice to those who did not fight you because of faith, and did not expel you from your homes. Surely Allah loves those maintain justice." (Surah Al-Mumtahinah:8)
Adapted from the talks "Islam and Human Rights" and "Religious Tolerance" by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Db
Islam has declared the protection of life, wealth, reputation and respect of non-Muslims living in a Muslim country a responsibility of the state. It is obligatory under Shariah that not only should they have full freedom to practice their religion, but also that they should enjoy equal opportunities in education, employment and receiving justice. It is mandatory that Muslims should treat them with respect, and should not denigrate or humiliate them. Similarly, within the bounds of decency, they should be allowed to celebrate their religious occasions fully, and government should neither interfere with their celebrations itself, nor should let anyone else interfere with these celebrations.
Quran Karim says that (Translation): "Allah does not forbid you from doing good and justice to those who did not fight you because of faith, and did not expel you from your homes. Surely Allah loves those maintain justice." (Surah Al-Mumtahinah:8)
Adapted from the talks "Islam and Human Rights" and "Religious Tolerance" by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Db
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