Muslim history is full of glorious examples of large hearted tolerance not only between Muslims but also in dealing with non-Muslims.
Muslim rule in Spain provides perhaps the most outstanding example of progressive tolerant society, ready to open its arms to all people, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, driven by persecution from intolerant and narrow minded communities.
The Muslim rulers in Spain provided every possible opportunity to all such people to develop their talents and abilities for the greater good of mankind. It has, however, also to be admitted that there are glaring black spots in Muslim history, where Muslim governments have persecuted pious Muslims for the only sin of not fully subscribing to the views of the establishment. One cannot help being amazed at the swings and vagaries in the behaviour of Muslims over the centuries, when one views them in the context of the clear cut directions of the Holy ‘Quran on the subject of tolerance.
Categories: Europe, Middle East, Muslim Heritage