Sunna of Prophet

[Ladybug3478]

Hello,

Have not yet read the Sunna of Prophet (waiting on my book to come) but, read the following statement and have a question:

'Establish customes with respect to them as you did with the Peolpe of the Book'

From what I understand this statement is referring to the Zorastrians but, from what I know of Islam in regard to the Zorastrians - it was a rejected religion and I thought it was not acceptable?? Can someone explain?

Thanks

 

[a_muslimah86]

:salam2:

Regarding the statement in blue..is that a *mere* statement?..or is it a *hadith*?

Either way it seems that the statement is alluding to treating them with respect because they are essentially non-Muslims..and a Muslim is to treat non-Muslims with respect..though they are wrong belief-wise..because manners of respect (and overall kindness) would soften their hearts towards Islam...it does not have to *necessarily* mean *acknowledging* their beliefs as *correct* or *valid* or such

I think it's best that you clarify if it's a statement or a hadith though..so that way a better answer can be provided for you inshallah

 

[a_stranger]

Hello,

Have not yet read the Sunna of Prophet (waiting on my book to come) but, read the following statement and have a question:

'Establish customes with respect to them as you did with the Peolpe of the Book'

From what I understand this statement is referring to the Zorastrians but, from what I know of Islam in regard to the Zorastrians - it was a rejected religion and I thought it was not acceptable?? Can someone explain?

Thanks

:salam2: sister

Please Can you tell where did you find this statement ? Is it hadith?

 

[Ladybug3478]

Hello,

Sorry for the confusion. I found the statement in a small book called 'The Sunna: It's obligatory and exemplary aspects' a lecture by Hamid Algar.

Page 7 of the book states...

On another occasion the Prophet addressed his Companions saying, "establish a custom with respect to them as you did with the people of the Book." Here the reference is to a group of Zoroastians whom the early Muslims encountered during the expansion of Islam into Eastern Arabia; the Prophet instructs the Muslims to treat them as if they were part of the category of the People of the Book by following the mode of conduct already established for dealing with Jews and Christians.


Thank You

 

[a_muslimah86]

Hello Ladybug...

I looked up information on the hadith you quoted..

It seems that there's a hadith in Sahih Bukhari about Zoroastrians stating:

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Act regarding them as you act regarding the People of The Book"

Many scholars use this hadith for evidence that Zoroastrians are also People of The book..along with historical evidence of Omar bin Al-Khattab & Ali bin Abi Talib (the 2nd & 4th Caliphs in Islam) taking Jizya (Tax for non-Muslims who are People of The Book) from them...

Also in a hadith book called "Mawte'e Malik"..this hadith is quoted again:

Malik narrated from Ja'afar bin Mohammad bin Ali from his father Omar bin Al-Khattab that he mentioned Zoroastrians saying, "I do not know how to act regarding them" and Abdul Rahman bin 'Awf said to him (i.e. Omar) "I bear witness that I heard Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) saying, 'act regarding them as you act regarding the People of The Book'".

But still..there are scholars who *do not* agree that they are People of The Book..making the claim with verses from the Qura'an stating who the People of The Book are and also quoting historical facts and such...

So it's an issue with varying opinions obviously..

The point is though is that they were not treated unjustly or persecuted for their beliefs..treatment towards them was determined according to their conduct towards Muslims

I hope I helped you out with this..and if you have any other questions..make sure to *ask away* ..Good Luck!

Peace

 

[Ladybug3478]

Hello,

Yes, your post is very helpful.

Thanks