Peaceful coexistence according to Muhammad Ali al-Sabouni in his book Safwat al-Tafsir

Abstract

This research aims to shed light on peaceful coexistence in Safwat al-Tafsir by Muhammad Ali al-Sabouni; And to elicit the features of peaceful coexistence with non-Muslims, and to achieve these previous goals, the researcher followed the descriptive analytical approach, to study the research problem. His grace and rulings are restricted to Muslims only, but even non-Muslims. Muhammad Ali al-Sabouni is an encyclopedic scientist, In his writing, he took a precise scientific approach, in which he combined authenticity and modernity, using a linguistic and rhetorical method in interpreting the verses. The main goal in peaceful coexistence with non-Muslims is the development of society, by exchanging benefits and public behaviors related to the induction and security of people in their worldly lives, under the banner of forgiveness, and this does not contradict the doctrine of loyalty and disavowal based on love and hatred. The Holy Qur’an dealt with many aspects related to peaceful coexistence, such as freedom of belief, benevolence to non-Muslim parents, permitting marriage in writing, social solidarity, honesty and justice in society.