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Peaceful coexistence between religions in this contemporary age is both an individual and societal necessity. It is particularly important given the interconnectedness of today’s world in various areas such as politics, economics, society and culture. This article examines the concept of coexistence and its importance between Muslims and non-Muslims. Also this article discusses Prophet Muhammad’s strategies in actualizing peaceful coexistence between Muslims and the people of Book (where a desired pluralistic society in which citizenship and equal rights were granted to all people regardless of religious beliefs and practices). The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians and Jews are used as a framework for analysis. The article campaigns for reviving the egalitarian spirit of the Covenants by refocusing our understanding of the Ummah as a site for religious freedom and civil rights, and can be used to develop a stronger narrative of democratic partnership between Muslims and Christians in the “Islamic world” and beyond.
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