The Prophet Muhammad s treaties with the Christians of his time,
which John Andrew Morrow has rediscovered in obscure collections
and often newly translated, uniformly state that Muslims are not to
attack peaceful Christian communities, but defend them until the
End of the World. Authored by the Prophet himself, they represent a
third foundational pillar for Islam outside of Qur an and hadith.
The Covenants Initiative within the book represents a movement by
Muslims, both prominent and unknown, in support of Christians under
attack. These treaties desperately need to be better known among
Christians, Muslims, and the general public.
For scholars, this book provides much difficult-to-obtain
material: facsimiles of primary sources in Arabic and Persian;
corrected versions in modern Arabic typescript; and alternate
translations. They now have all they need to study the covenants in
depth.
"This narrative has the power to unite Muslim and Christian
communities. A work of scholarship, its release is timely, and its
content critical in fostering mutual respect and religious
freedom."--IMAM FEISAL ABDUL RAUF, Chairman, Cordoba Initiative
"In his indispensable contribution to the study of the Abrahamic
faiths, John Andrew Morrow tells the story of how the Prophet
Muhammad used his desert experiences of hospitality and protection
to bring Muslims and Christians together."--JOSEPH HOBBS,
University of Missouri
"These letters from the Prophet Muhammad to Christian
communities can serve to inspire both Muslims and Christians about
our ability to live together as God's people, as friends, as
neighbors, and as custodians of the same small planet."--OMID SAFI,
University of North Carolina
"With painstaking effort and much dedication invested in this
groundbreaking work, Professor Morrow will surely manage to attract
the attention of Islamic studies students and specialists."--AMAR
SELLAM, Mohamed I University
"This book documents what is possibly the third foundational
source of Islam: the Prophet's treaties and covenants among people
of the Abrahamic faiths. Dr. Morrow brings forth exceptionally
important findings that dictate peaceful coexistence among Jews,
Christians, and Muslims."--BRIDGET BLOMFIELD, University of
Nebraska
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