The Prohibition of Forcing People into Islam

The Prohibition of Forcing People into Islam

There are so many verses that make it clear that the role of the Prophet was simply to deliver the divine Message, that is the Qur’an, to people. The Prophet warned the disbelievers of hell and brought good news to the believers. He was not a “controller” or “keeper” over people, and he was not to answer for their disbelief. These are some of the relevant verses:
And those who disbelieve say: “If only a sign had been sent down upon him [Muhammad] from his Lord.” You are not [O Muhammad!] but a warner, and for every people a guide (13.7).
Surely We have sent you [O Muhammad!] with truth, as a bearer of good news and a warner; and you shall not be called upon to answer for the people of hell (2.119).
Surely We have revealed to you [O Muhammad!] the Book for the people with truth; so whoever follows the right way, it is for his own soul, and whoever goes astray, he goes astray only to its detriment; and you have not been put in charge of them (39.41).
Had Allah willed, they [the disbelievers] would not have associated gods with Allah. And We have not appointed you [O Muhammad!] a keeper over them, and you have not been put in charge of them (6.107). Whoever obeys the Messenger, he has indeed obeyed Allah; and as for he who turns away, We have not sent you [O Muhammad!] as a keeper over them (4.80).
Therefore do [O Muhammad!] remind [with the Message that We revealed to you], for you are only a reminder (88.21). You are not a controller over them (88.22).
We know best what they say [about Our revelation to you, O Muhammad!], and you are not to be a dictator over them. Therefore, remind by the Qur’an he who fears My threat (50.45).
But if they turn away, then We have not sent you [O Muhammad!] as a keeper over them; only deliverance [of the Message] is your duty (from 42.48).
And if you [O disbelievers!] deny [the truth], then nations before you did indeed deny [the truth]; and nothing is incumbent on the Messenger other than plain deliverance [of the Message] (29.18).
And whether We show you [O Muhammad!] part of what We threaten them (the disbelievers) with or cause you to die, [only] deliverance [of the Message] is your duty, while calling [the disbelievers] to account is Our business (13.40).
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