1. Pluralism, Intolerance, and the Qur'an.
- Author
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Asani, Ali S.
- Subjects
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ISLAM & philosophy , *RELIGIOUS diversity , *MUSLIMS , *SALVATION - Abstract
Discusses what the Qur'an says about violence, in light of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. How history shows all religions have been interpreted to justify a wide range of contradictory goals; The Qur'an's teachings on pluralism; Mention of the ahl al-kitab, or People of the Book; Topic of salvation; Question of how a scripture that celebrates pluralism can be the source of intolerance and hatred shown by a few Muslim groups; Belief that one can be fully American and fully Muslim simultaneously.
- Published
- 2002