DIALOGIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE JEWS OF MEDINA: METHODS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND PURPOSES IN THE LIGHT OF PROPHETIC BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Abdel Aziz Shaker Hamdan Al Kubaisi
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Dr. Sohaib Al-Kubaisi
University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq.
Dr. Younus Abdulhadi Khaleel Al Fayyadh
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Dr. Abdeljalil Damrah
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24204/ejpr.2024.4463
Abstract
This research study examined what dialogues, methods of communication and mechanisms were employed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to teach, guide and advise His opponents, particularly the Jews of Medina. This study took the opportunity to understand the characteristics of such dialogues and communication methods and extrapolate the jurisprudential rulings and the legitimate objectives of such dialogues. The study used a historical and heuristic approach to unearth the dialogic communication, and data was retrieved from the Prophet’s biographies, religious writings, archives and documents. The study premised that the dialogic discourse adopted by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) could be relevant in the modern times as well for predicting a peaceful coexistence between Muslims and believers of other religions. Such a coexistence established through dialogues in world conferences and religious gatherings could be the real foundations to foster a common understanding among people of different religions.
Keywords: Dialogue, Religions, Jews of Medina, Purposes, Prophetic Biography.