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Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān

In light of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān, this essay considers solutions to the problems and misunderstandings between Indian Muslims and non-Muslims. It starts by addressing the instruction found in the Qur'ān regarding interactions between Muslims and non-Muslims, emphasising the necessity of toler...

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Main Authors: Syed Alaudeen, Syed Ibrahim, Ushama, Thameem
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Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2024
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BPL Islamic education
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spelling my.iium.irep.1162142024-12-02T05:28:13Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/116214/ Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān Syed Alaudeen, Syed Ibrahim Ushama, Thameem BPL Islamic education In light of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān, this essay considers solutions to the problems and misunderstandings between Indian Muslims and non-Muslims. It starts by addressing the instruction found in the Qur'ān regarding interactions between Muslims and non-Muslims, emphasising the necessity of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and the ban on coercive conversion. Islām's idea of da'wah is examined, focusing on its peaceful nature and the significance of interreligious interactions and coexistence. The paper discusses the myth that jihād is a "holy war". It explains the verses of the Qur'ān that speak of murdering and battling non-Muslims, highlighting the Qur’ān's emphasis on peaceful coexistence and religious freedom. The importance of justice and fairness in dealing with opponents and nonbelievers is also explored. The study concludes with proposals and advice for fostering harmony between Indian Muslims and non-Muslims, including initiatives for conversation and communication, community-building activities, political leadership, and promoting acceptance and tolerance. The study emphasises the significance of comprehending and putting the Qur'ānic teachings into practise in order to promote mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among the various communities in India. IIUM Press 2024-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/116214/1/Promoting%20Interfaith%20Harmony.pdf Syed Alaudeen, Syed Ibrahim and Ushama, Thameem (2024) Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān. AL-RISALAH, 8 (1). pp. 1-24. E-ISSN 2600-8394
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Syed Alaudeen, Syed Ibrahim
Ushama, Thameem
Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān
description In light of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān, this essay considers solutions to the problems and misunderstandings between Indian Muslims and non-Muslims. It starts by addressing the instruction found in the Qur'ān regarding interactions between Muslims and non-Muslims, emphasising the necessity of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and the ban on coercive conversion. Islām's idea of da'wah is examined, focusing on its peaceful nature and the significance of interreligious interactions and coexistence. The paper discusses the myth that jihād is a "holy war". It explains the verses of the Qur'ān that speak of murdering and battling non-Muslims, highlighting the Qur’ān's emphasis on peaceful coexistence and religious freedom. The importance of justice and fairness in dealing with opponents and nonbelievers is also explored. The study concludes with proposals and advice for fostering harmony between Indian Muslims and non-Muslims, including initiatives for conversation and communication, community-building activities, political leadership, and promoting acceptance and tolerance. The study emphasises the significance of comprehending and putting the Qur'ānic teachings into practise in order to promote mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among the various communities in India.
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author Syed Alaudeen, Syed Ibrahim
Ushama, Thameem
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title Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān
title_short Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān
title_full Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān
title_fullStr Promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between Muslims and non-Muslims in India within the framework of Maqāṣid al-Qur'ān
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title_sort promoting interfaith harmony: examining problems and misunderstandings between muslims and non-muslims in india within the framework of maqāṣid al-qur'ān
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