From Medina to Modernity; Prophet Mohammed’s Letter to Saint Catherine Monastery the Evolution of Islamic Pluralism from Early Islam to Contemporary Interfaith Relations

At a time when the world is in unprecedented connectivity through globalization, religious tensions are growing instead of decreasing. This article examines a key document of the Prophet Mohammed: Letters to the Monks of St. Catherine's Monastery. Using the Qur'an's famous concept of "people of the Book", the article highlights the true coexistence between different believers. Through a detailed analysis of this document, the article argues that the Prophet Mohammed functioned not only as a political leader but primarily as a prophet. He has laid solid foundations for religious tolerance, mutual respect, and civil protections for religious minorities. These early models of Mohammed's time offer important guidelines for building a peaceful and pluralistic society in the modern world.