It means that one is free to adhere to one’s own convictions and accepts that others adhere to theirs. “Consistent with respect for human rights, the practice of tolerance does not mean toleration of social injustice or the abandonment or weakening of one’s convictions. It does not mean that we do not convey the message of Islam to others and do not wish them to become Muslims. It does not mean that we do not believe in the supremacy of Islam over other faiths and ideologies. Tolerance according to Islam does not mean that we believe that all religions are the same. Sometimes it is said, “people are tolerant of things that they do not care about.” But this is not the case in Islam. It does not mean “concession, condescension or indulgence.” It does not mean lack of principles, or lack of seriousness about one’s principles. Thus it means to hold something acceptable or bearable. In the Persian and Urdu languages, we use the word “ rawadari” which comes from “ rawa” meaning “acceptable or bearable” and “ dashtan” meaning “to hold”. There are also other words that give similar meanings, such as “Hilm” (forbearance) or “‘ `afu” (pardon, forgiveness) or “ safh” (overlooking, disregarding). In addition, what is tolerance? Literally the word “tolerance” means “to bear.” As a concept it means “respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of the world’s cultures, forms of expression and ways of being human.” In Arabic it is called “tasamuh”. How can we solve the problem of intolerance? How can we assert our own beliefs and positions without being intolerant to others? How can we bring tolerance into the world today? In every situation it is evil and painful. Sometimes it is racial and ethnic, sometimes it is religious and ideological, other times it is political and social. Muzammil Siddiqi, President of the Fiqh Council ofNorth America, states: Intolerance is on the increase in the world today, causing death, genocide, violence, religious persecution as well as confrontations on different levels. If they do wrangle with you, say, ‘God knows best what it is you are doing.’ ‘God will judge between you on the Day of Judgment concerning the matters in which you differ’) (Al- Hajj 21:76-69).ĭr. The Qur’an says very clearly:( To every People have We appointed rites and ceremonies which they must follow, let them not then dispute with you on the matter, but do invite (them) to your Lord: for you are assuredly on the Right Way. Tolerance is the mechanism that upholds human rights and the rule of law. Islam teaches tolerance on all levels: individual, groups and states.
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