Dr. Muqtedar Khan, Director of Islamic Studies at the University of Delaware, reminds Christians and Muslims in a recent article about the promise made by the Prophet Muhammad.
The Prophet was visited by a delegation from St. Catherine’s Monastery, located at the base of Mt. Sinai, in 628 AD. They sought protection. He responded by issuing a covenant stating that Christians are also citizens under Allah and that followers are to defend them and their beliefs. No one is to damage or destroy a house of worship. "Verily, they are my allies," said the Prophet. "The Muslims are to fight for them. Their churches are to be respected. No one of the (Muslim) nation is to disobey the covenant till the Last Day (end of the world).”
Dr Khan points out that the Prophet said these rights are inalienable and that the Prophet's covenant protects the Christians' right to property, freedom of religion, freedom of work, and security of the person.
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