Islam and Peaceful Coexistence Islam however...

Islam and Peaceful Coexistence Islam however, has given special attention to the security of life and a peaceful coexistence with the adherents of other religions in the last fourteen centuries ago [10] . It also emphasizes the ideals of a peace treaty and reconciliation among the warring parties and the necessity of abiding strictly to the mutual agreement in this regard [11] . Similarly, it strictly prohibits the act of breaking a peace treaty unjustifiably [12] .

The peace treaties of the noble Messenger of God are believed to be one of the most significant aspects of his biography [13] . Thus, upon his arrival in Medina, the very first thing he did after the formation of an Islamic state was to initiate relations with Arab tribes.

Thus, he signed various diplomatic treaties with several tribes/groups of Arabia (the Pagans, the Christians, and the Jews) and these had indeed contributed positively to the attainment of a peaceful and secured society in which cooperation and mutual understanding with the adherents of other religions are the watchwords. Without any doubt, the ultimate goal of Islam in signing these treaties with non-Muslims was the attainment of peace and tranquility.

It is in light of this that the noble Messenger of God (PBUHH) established a peaceful state at Madina, where all citizens were in a state of peaceful co-existence and mutual cooperation with one another irrespective of the differences in their cultures and religions. It is worth mentioning that the Messenger of Allah (PBUHH) respected and abided by the contents of those peace treaties until they broke them.

Meanwhile, Islam contrary to the allegation and propaganda on the media that it is a terrorist religion or a religion that condones terrorism, Islam is indeed a religion of peace, liberty, love, affection, generosity, mutual understanding, and respect among Muslims and the adherents of other religions. Thus, Muslims consequently are peaceful and peace-loving individuals. Because of this, Islam and terrorism are two opposing views, which can never merge together.

In other words, Islam is not terrorism and terrorism has nothing to do with Islam. Likewise, Muslims are not terrorists while terrorists are not Muslims.