According to the principles of Islamic religion and civilization...

According to the principles of Islamic religion and civilization, followers of other religions can retain their former religion by paying jizyah. This group, called the Ahl al-Dhimma, was allowed to perform their religious rites and ceremonies in the territory of the Muslims with complete freedom and security; In addition, all their temples and religious sites had to be respected by the Islamic community.

The Dhimmis not only enjoyed Islamic freedoms, but also the kindness, vision, and humanity of Muslims. Those who in the initial encounter with Islam preferred Jizyah to the acceptance of Islam, after becoming acquainted with the pleasant principles of the Qur’an, gradually became attracted to this religion; in such a way that in the second century AH, except for a minority, the general public converted to the new religion (Islam). 1-2.

The purpose of simplicity in Islam Undoubtedly, in the atmosphere of patience, the exchange of views, which is one of the factors of the creation and growth of civilization, can be improved. Accordingly, the Qur’an, in dealing with dissenting opinions, calls on Muslims to exercise restraint in order to choose the best possible thought in the light of it: “Therefore give good news to My servants, those who listen to the word, then follow the best of it” (Az-Zumar(39): 18) .

Therefore, God Almighty considers the person of the Prophet (PBUH) as an excellent example of open-mindedness and tolerance of dissenting opinions; In a way that was rebuked by some ignorant people; As they used to say to his majesty: “He is an ear.” And the Qur’an responds: “Say, ‘An ear that is good for you.” 1 -3.

The results of Islamic simplicity Islam and the Qur’an were presented to humanity as a way to achieve a desirable society at a time when the world was captivated by religious and ethnic prejudices. The two great religions of Christianity and Zoroastrianism, immersed in these prejudices, led the two societies of Rome and Iran respectively to a certain decline.

A simple and unpretentious Book, full of kindly and peaceful messages, led people to the emotional realm and, with open-mindedness and away from ethnic and tribal prejudices, with effective tools of tolerance with the People of the Book, gathered everyone under one banner and led them to a moderated society. He invited all the persecuted of the Byzantine court and Iranian scholars to the House of Islamic Wisdom.