What do you think and feel about this quote?

Question

"The Prophet sent a message to the monks of Saint Catherine in Mount Sinai:

"This is a message written by Muhammad ibn Abdullah, as a covenant to those who adopt Christianity, far and near, we are behind them. Verily, I defend them by myself, the servants, the helpers, and my followers, because Christians are my citizens; and by Allah! I hold out against anything that displeases them. No compulsion is to be on them. Neither are their judges to be changed from their jobs, nor their monks from their monasteries. No one is to destroy a house of their religion, to damage it, or to carry anything from it to the Muslims' houses. Should anyone take any of these, he would spoil God's covenant and disobey His Prophet. Verily, they (Christians) are my allies and have my secure charter against all that they hate. No one is to force them to travel or to oblige them to fight. The Muslims are to fight for them.

If a female Christian is married to a Muslim, this is not to take place without her own wish. She is not to be prevented from going to her church to pray. Their churches are to be respected. They are neither to be prevented from repairing them nor the sacredness of their covenants. No one of the nation is to disobey this covenant till the Day of Judgment and the end of the world."

Answer 1

This shows how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was merciful. He acknowledges the followers of the prophet that was before him Isa (or Jesus). Another event that verifies this statement is when Salah Al-Din won in Jerusalem, he did not kill the Christians when he won in the battle. He allowed them to live normally. That is one of the characteristics of this lovely religion, Islam.

Answer 2

Sounds very nobel, but its not without self-serving intention:
According to a document in the possession of the monastery purportedly signed by Muhammed himself, Muhammed gave his protection to the monastery after it granted, at some point, political asylum to Muhammed from his enemies. For this reason, and because a Fatimid mosque was built within the walls of the monastery, the monastery survived Islamic dominance of the region over many centuries. The mosque is sealed and has never been used, since it is oriented incorrectly with Mecca.
lg *Sternchen*

Answer 3

Thanks sister. By the way, I want to know where you got it. I was looking online before for the letters sent out during the prophets time but could not find a site with them. Where did you get it?

By the way, I agree with the first poster.

Answer 4

salam
the massege shows a leaders character
a just leader
and kindly look what is happening now
what masseges are given in iraq
in palestine
where trees are burned
homes are distroyed
youngs are killed
olds are not respected
women give birth while waiting on posts
food are denied

one thing pride are you sure about to whom the massege was send to?

Answer 5

Thanks so much sis for sharing. People have gotten our prophet all wrong, they don't realize what a good person he was, subhanAllah! Islam is a very caring religion, and its followers are tolerant and merciful as Allah (swt) told us to be. I hope to God that people start learning the truth instead of just rejecting. Again, thanks for sharing, and Allah (swt) knows best.

Answer 6

I've read it before. I wish more Muslims paid attention to it. heck, I wish more Christians paid attention to it!

Answer 7

Fantasy