Muslims' attitude toward image in the historical texts of Christianity (from 7th to 9th century)

Using an analytical reading approach, this study examines the historical texts composed by Christian writers from the first century to the third century AH (the seventh century to nine century AD) in which there are some explanations about Muslims’ attitudes toward image. The purpose of this inquiry is to explain their opinion (positive or negative) during this period and to conceive the reason. To achieve this, regarding the historical importance of these documents and their rarity, and also lack of such a research about this subject, the first-hand texts, including histography or the treatises of Christian clergies, the corresponding between Leo III and Omar II, and also the Iconoclastic Edict of the Caliph Yazid II, were studied with a historical – analytical approach. As a result, it could be said that the image is a secondary subject in these texts and Christians discuss this issue to defend the status and value of the image.