Islamic Perspectives on Tolerance: Navigating Modern Challenges

Abstract

This article sheds light on the notion of tolerance in Islam, and takes a look at its fundamental values together with being spiritual and historical background. It ultimately suggests that the Islamic teachings offer a sound framework that is based on addressing the today's situation which could be characterized as a product of social and religion discrimination. The paper focuses on bringing forth the Islamic values like universalism, tolerance and promotion of justice which can be used to resolve the pressing issues of religious fundamentalism, social turmoil and clash of cultures in the modern world. This paper tries to clarify that by making analysis of related Quranic verses and prophetic traditions we have the chance to underline the position of Islamic tolerance that contributes the society peacefulness and interaction.

Keywords: Tolerance, Islamic Thoughts, Contemporary Dilemmas, Society Peacefulness