Peaceful Co-Existence between Muslims and Christians in Jerusalem 1917 - 1948

Abstract

Jerusalem is a model of pluralism and coexistence among different religions and sects, in accordance with the rule of justice, tolerance and mutual respect. The Muslim-Christian coexistence in Jerusalem is a cultural phenomenon that must be studied carefully in order to benefit from this experience by learning the forms of that tolerance by identifying its causes and effects in the reality of the people and the reality of the Holy City. , And then as a role model in the world. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to determine the concept of peaceful coexistence and Delilah in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, and to highlight aspects of coexistence (religious, social, cultural and political) between Muslims and Christians in Jerusalem between 1917-1948. In his study, the researcher adopted the historical and descriptive approach, and resorted to the scientific interview to enrich. The study is divided into four sections: peaceful coexistence in the Qur'an and Sunnah, religious coexistence between Muslims and Christians, social and cultural coexistence between Muslims and Christians, and political coexistence between Muslims and Christians. The study found that Muslims and Christians in Jerusalem provided an excellent example of coexistence and tolerance, and succeeded in promoting the values of understanding and partnership, despite the political upheavals experienced by the city during the British mandate, and the consequent difficult effects on various areas of life.