them as might indicate the same. All the traditions show that he rejected the offer of re-
newal of the treaty made by Abu Sufyan.
Third, he openly took military action against the Quraysh and did nothing at all to show an
outward display of peace, while harboring secret intentions of war."
Thus the Prophet set an example by his own action that all treaties are to be observed and
respected until violated by the enemy. In that case, it is for the Muslim State to negotiate a
new treaty, or take other necessary steps according to the nature of the situation. Thus this
verse also outlines the general principles which govern foreign policy in the Islamic state.