The Misinterpretation of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
While it is true that after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah a significant amount of people embraced Islam in comparison to the years before it was signed, this fact of Islamic history is currently being misrepresented by modernists and the interfaith movement.
The Modernists’ line of thought is indicative of the idea that the Accords and Charters that have been signed by religious leaders are in keeping with the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and that many people will embrace Islām.
Firstly, Modernists are no strangers to controversy, nor are they estranged from introducing un-Islāmic concepts to the public under the guise of Islām.
Secondly, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah cannot be misused by people, or misrepresented by Muslims to justify Interfaith activities. Rasūlullāh sallāllahu alayhi wa sallam did not engage in interfaith iftārs, Masjid Open Days, and other functions under the guise of da’wah. Assuming this for Rasūlullāh sallāllahu alayhi wa sallam is attacking his honour and attributing a lie to him.
Thirdly, after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Muslims enjoyed peace, and lived without previous hostilities. On the other hand, after the signing of the Abrahamic Accord and related Charters, Muslims in Palestine are facing increased hostilities and attacks, whilst the rest of the Ummah are being forced into a situation where they are being dictated to as to what kind of Islām they should be practising.
Fourthly, yes, many people embraced Islām after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, but true, genuine and pristine Islām. On the other hand under the pretext of Da’wah, people are leaving the fold of Islām by participating in interfaith activities. Bear in mind that interfaith itself is a term used to denote equality of religions.
Fifthly, Rasūlullāh sallāllahu alayhi wa sallam did enter into treaties with non-Muslims, with the aim of achieving benefit for the Muslims and Islām. On the other hand, Modernists enter into treaties and accords with the aim of bartering Islām for a few silver coins, and added brownie points.
May Allāh Ta’ālā save us from going astray. Āmīn
