An Analysis of the Peace Treaty of Jerusalem

In Tarikh Ibn Khaldun it is written:

“In light of this treaty, the following is evident:

“1. The Muslims did not spread their religion through the use of the sword.

“2. During the era of their governance, people greatly enjoyed the freedom to practice their religion.

“3. The non-Muslims were not forced to pay the jizya; rather, it was their choice to stay in the land and pay the jizya and in both instances they were afforded protection.”

(Tarikh Ibn Khuldun, Vol. 3, Chapter 1 [Karachi: Dar al-Isha‘at 2009], p. 208)