Types of confrontation with violators, opponents and enemies In the political governance of the Messenger of God (PBUH)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 TEACHER
2 ASISTENT
10.22034/mab.2026.583426.1316
Abstract
This study, titled Types of confrontation with violators, opponents and enemies in the political governance of the Messenger of God (PBUH), explains the behavioral pattern of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) towards opposing groups. The main issue is on what basis and with what mechanisms his dealings with opposition, violations, hypocrisy and hostility were organized. Based on the study of Islamic sources and considering the historical conditions of early Islam, it becomes clear that the political character of the Messenger of God (PBUH) was based on a combination of invitation, wisdom, tolerance, persuasion and decisiveness and was far from any kind of undisciplined violence or vengeful behavior.He always called everyone, especially polytheists and enemies, to monotheism, and at the same time, he used appropriate and Sharia-based measures to preserve the essence of Islam, the security of the nascent Islamic society, safeguard unity, and confront breach of covenant and conspiracy. The findings show that the types of confrontation the Messenger of God (PBUH) had with these groups included forgiveness, tolerance, isolation, declaring innocence, and implementing divine limits. The distinction between critics, violators, hypocrites, and aggressors, as well as observing justice and avoiding oppression, are among the fixed principles of this confrontation. Thus, the Prophet's life provides a rational and morally-oriented model for political governance against opponents and enemies. The research method is descriptive-analytic based on a fundamental study of the political life of the Messenger of God (PBUH).
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