​The Qur’an and Normative Religious Pluralism: A Thematic Study of the Qur’an

The Qur’an and Normative Religious Pluralism: A Thematic Study of the Qur’an

Author: Arif Kemil Abdullah

Price: RM49.00

Page: 320 pages

ISBN: 9789670526355

Publisher: Islamic Book Trust

In a multi-faith world Islam is widely regarded as dogmatic and exclusivist. Yet in the Qur’an we have a great and worthy example of how to live in diversity, of powerful scriptural tenets that lend themselves precisely to engagement with those of other faiths. As such Islam has much to add to the debate on Religious Pluralism.

For Muslims the issue is a delicate one. Aside from being tolerant and respectful of other faiths, advocating freedom of faith, and peaceful coexistence for all humanity, Muslims have to intellectually engage on matters of religious truth whilst defending the validity of their own Islamic tenets.

In reality, the Qur’an calls for freedom of faith and peaceful coexistence, but condemns oppression, religious persecution, and those who initiate hostilities. In this way it not only invokes human dignity, but restores it when it is violated.