THE ATTITUDE OF MUSLIMS TOWARDS OTHERS FROM THE QUR'ANIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This paper was aimed at shedding light on the issue of the attitude of Muslims towards others and different ones from the perspective of the primary and most important source of Islam, the Qur'an. The author acknowledges the fact that the Qur'an provides instructions by the Almighty God on everything people need in this life. The attitude towards others and different ones is the key issue on which relations among people and establishing order and maintaining peace on Earth depend. The Qur'an attaches great importance to this topic, providing a solid basis and precise rules among which the most relevant are: fraternity, equality, familiarization, mutual respect, charity and justice to all regardless of nation or race. This paper discusses these six foundations underlying coexistence solely from the Qur'anic perspective. It has been concluded that humanity today, if not driven by lust and if obeying the call of God, can establish peaceful coexistence, despite diverse religious, cultural and civilizational affiliations, and can provide mutual help based on the universal values offering good for all people on the planet.