Is the intended meaning of the Prophet's command to expel the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah) from the Arabian Peninsula that they should not be given citizenship and settled there?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: The claim that bringing disbelievers into the Arabian Peninsula does not contradict the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “Expel them” , and the hadiths with similar meanings, is that the intent of this hadith is not to give them citizenship and settle them. Is this claim correct? Does this mean it is permissible for them to enter Makkah and Madinah if they are not given citizenship? And how do we respond to this objection?

Answer:
First, who is the one who said this? Is his opinion to be considered when it contradicts the hadith of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and interprets it in a way other than what was intended? Who is this person? This is what is appropriate. The Messenger said, “Expel them from the Arabian Peninsula,” and he did not distinguish between one disbeliever and another. Therefore, no one should be allowed to enter the Arabian Peninsula except a person who comes with a message from a state to deliver it and then returns to his country, or an ambassador for his country. As for someone who comes and settles in the lands of the Muslims, works, practices a profession, buys and sells, or resides, this is not permissible. This is when the Muslims are able to expel them. If the Muslims are able to expel them, they must be expelled. It is not permissible for them to be left to live in the Arabian Peninsula, settle there, buy and sell, and own property. This is not permissible; it is contrary to the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). However, if they come with matters from their states, such as messages, embassies, or negotiations, there is no objection. They used to come to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), negotiate with him, and leave with messages.