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This historical conflict traces back to the Muslim invasion of Spain and France. Subsequently, during the Middle Ages, the Crusades and the subsequent European conquest of the Muslim world in the 19th century intensified hostilities, leading both sides to regard each other with animosity and suspicion. (“Verses Rekindle Islam-West Conflict,” ‘The Times of India’, March 9, 1989, p. 1). According to the article, there exist latent sentiments of hatred and contempt between Islam and the West. This report accurately reflects the existing animosity between Islam and the West, which has hindered the spread of Islam in the Western world for centuries. Despite the modern scientific revolution significantly diminishing the atmosphere of hatred by rendering religion less influential in the minds of modern individuals, underlying currents suggest that negative sentiments towards Islam persist among Western populations. Now, the question arises: how should we respond in such a situation? Our duty, guided by the Quran and Sunnah, is to cultivate a favourable environment through ‘unilateral patience.’ This approach aims to create a moderate atmosphere once again, enabling the effective introduction of Islam to the people of the West. The significance of establishing a conducive atmosphere for the propagation of Islam is so immense that the Prophet himself endured insults and persecution during the Hudaybiyyah agreement to open avenues for communicating