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TOLERANCE
Literal      = To bear
Concept  = To respect , accept and appreciate the rich diversity of the world's cultures, forms of  expression and ways of being human.

RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE
Definition = Religious toleration is people of one religion allowing other people to think or practice other religions and beliefs.

For instance, our country Malaysia, Islam is our state religion . But still, the government  allows other religions to perform their celebration in the country .
E.g : Hindus celebrate the Deepavali

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Tolerance is what make us human. However, tolerance is lacking in today's society. It is our duty as Muslims and the youth to bring back the tolerance in our lives.

There are different levels of tolerance which are:
a. Between family members ,husband and wife, parents and children , etc.
Tolerance indeed is very important in every family to have a good bond .
b. Between the members of the community .
Tolerance in views and opinions  etc. It is to make sure everyone in the community lives in peace and harmony .

c. Between Muslims and the people of other faiths.
Interfaith religions ,dialogue and cooperation.
Tolerance between religions is essential in every country which consist many religions .

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Evidences that show Islam is a religion of tolerance .

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Evidences that show Islam is a religion of tolerance .

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it is clearly stated in the holy Qur'an about the religious freedom. There is no compulsion in the matters of religious .

''There should be no compulsion in religion.Surely the right way has become distinct from error'' . ( 2: 256 )

''For you is your religion ,and for me is my religion n.''   (109:6 )

Examples from the Prophet :

When prophet Muhammad s.a.w migrated to Medina, his role as a mere religious leader ended. He became the new political leader of a state, governed by the precepts of Islam. The prophet must ensure the peaceful coexistence of Muslims, Jews, Christians, and Polytheist . Due to this, the prophet laid down a 'constitution' which detailed the responsibilities of all parties which resided in Medina, their obligations toward each other, and certain restrictions which were placed on each of them. Prophet Muhammad did not force them to convert to Islam . As a result, the prophet  succeed to gather these different tribes under one system of government .

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w also sent letters to all the rulers around Saudi Arabia to convey the message of Islam. However, he did not threaten them to accept Islam .

There was one time when the prophet was preaching in the mosque and suddenly, a Badouin man came in and urinated in the mosque. The prophet did not forbid him and told the sahabah to not scold him. Instead, after the man finished , the prophet told one of the sahabah to just bring a bucket of water and wash the affected area.

After war, the enemy soldiers were captivated. They are allowed to be free under one condition. Either they convert to Islam, or they teach the Muslims' children on how to read and write.

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Principles that govern religious tolerance in Islam.

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Principles that govern religious tolerance in Islam.

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For Muslims, tolerating other religions is a religious moral duty as Allah says in the Quran,On the other hand, UNESCO also voiced out their principles on tolerance,

" Tolerance does not mean toleration of social injustice or abandonment or weakening of one's convictions. One is free to adhere to one's own convictions and we have to accept that human beings are naturally diverse."

Based on the principles above, it is concluded that tolerance comes from the recognition of:

the dignity of human beings

the basic quality of human beings

universal human rights

fundamental freedom of thought, conscience and belief

BUT!
In Islam, tolerating does not mean;

we believe all religions are the same

we do not believe in the supremacy of Islam