The Qur’an and the Interfaith Dialogue

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The article deals with reviewing the Qur’anic viewpoint in relation to the dialogue of the followers of different religions mentioned in the Qur’an with one another. First, reliance on science; trying to understand the commonalties; tendency toward truthfulness; avoidance of violence; and liberalism are introduced as prerequisites of such a dialogue. Similarly, the four faiths of Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, And Sabians as religions mentioned in the Qur’an are pointed out and their commonalties are listed.
Further on, three types of relations between Muslims and the followers of other religions are enumerated as follows:

Relations of peaceful coexistence.
Cold relations with the evil-minded.

3. Wrathful encounter with the plotters and adversaries.
 In the meantime, according to the Qur’an, followers of other religions have always been in conflict with each other.