Principle 65 — Mutual Respect

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Mutual Respect

Addressing the Prophet of Islam, the Quran states: “O people, your religion is for you, and my religion is for me.” (109:6) This verse explains how to create a harmonious environment in a society where people of diverse religious traditions coexist. The simple formula which applies to such situations is ‘to follow one and respect all.’

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This is the only valid principle of maintaining peace in a multi-religious society. In this world of differences, it is not possible to eliminate differences. In such a situation there is only one viable solution, and that is tolerance. That is, give everyone the right to choose the religion or culture of their choice. We can hold a peaceful dialogue with each other on the issue of differences, but trying to eliminate the differences will only create more differences.

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