The Quran promotes interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance through:
1. Respect for other faiths (Quran 22:40, 109:6)
2. No compulsion in religion (Quran 2:256)
3. Common humanity (Quran 4:1, 31:28)
4. Encouraging mutual understanding (Quran 16:125)
5. Emphasis on justice and compassion (Quran 5:8, 42:15)
6. Criticizing extremism (Quran 5:78-79)
7. Promoting peaceful coexistence (Quran 8:61)
Verses emphasizing tolerance:
– “There is no compulsion in religion.” (2:256)
– “To each of you, We prescribed a law and a clear way.” (5:48)
– “And if Allah had willed, He would have made you one nation.” (5:48)
The Quran encourages respectful dialogue, understanding, and coexistence among people of different faiths.
Hiba Shoukat Answered question November 13, 2024