Since all human beings are equally worthy of respect, the human rights, ipso facto, shall be
equally available to all non-Muslims in an Islamic State. They shall have complete religious
freedom. (2:256)
"There is no compulsion in the matters of Deen (the way of life based on the Quran)", shall be
the basis of the constitution of the lslamic state. Its universal manifesto shall be: (18:29)
"Pronounce that the truth from the 'Rabb' of you all, has come; then whosoever wills, let him
believe (accept) it; and whosoever will not, let him reject it". However, since the very purpose
of the existence of this state is the establishment of the Divine System and the enforcement of
the Quranic status, it is apparent that those who do not believe in its ideology i.e. the non Muslims, cannot be admitted to participate in the affairs of the state. Thus the Quran has
explicitly advised not to take non-Muslims as your confidants (do not confide in them).
(3:117) "The division of humans shall be based on faith (Eemaan), instead of creed, dialect
(language) and nationality. Those who believe in the permanent values given by the
Revelation and make the establishment of the Divine System the goal of their life, are the
members of one group; on the other hand those who reject its value system, form another
group. As the communality of ideas and objectives is the basic condition for unity and
concord, it is apparent that a true relationship can never come into being with those who
oppose this ideology.
Thus it is said in Surah (3:117) above "O you who believe! Take not into intimacy as your
confidants those outside your ranks. They will not fail to leave anything untried to bring about
your downfall. They desire it from the depths of their hearts that you should fall victim to
such ineffable afflictions that break your strength. A reflection of their malice and hatred has
already appeared from their utterances but what their hearts conceal is far worse. We have
explained to you these things in a manifest manner, so that applying your intellect and
judgement, you should guard yourselves (against their intrigues), if you have wisdom." (3:118)
"Lo! Do not take them as your friends; even if you do it, they will never befriend you,
although you believe in all the Books (yours and theirs). (Such a stance of yours is exhibited
with the sincerity of your hearts, but their plight is such that:) When they meet you they say,
'We believe (in your ideology)' but when they leave you, they bite the very tips of their fingers
in their rage against you. Say: "Perish in your rage: Allah knows well (What you do openly
and) what is hidden in your hearts".
The psychological strife withen yourself and your double dealing shall become the very
source of your destruction.:
To explain it further it is said: (3:119)
"(The malice in their hearts is such that) If good befalls you, it grieves them and if an evil
afflicts you, they rejoice at it and if you are patient and keep your duty, their struggle will not
injure you in any way. Surely Allah encompasses what they do."
What really matters is the ideology (Deen). Even the relatives are not exempt. Thus it is said:
(9:23)
"O you who believe! Comprehend this truth that according to Divine Code the differentiation
between friends and foes shall not be based on heredity and family relationship but instead on
the common concept of life. Thus even if your fathers and your brothers like infidelity better
than belief, you do not take them as your friends. Look! If after this warning anybody
befriends them, he shall do wrong only to himself. This shall be tantamount to rebellion
against the Divine Laws."
This matter is of such a great importance that it is said: (9:24)
"Say: If your fathers and your sons and your brethren and your wives and your kinsfolk and
the wealth you have acquired, and trade whose dullness you fear, and dwellings you love, are
dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His Way, then wait till Allah
brings His Command to pass. And Allah guides not the transgressing people."