Revisioning Islamic history and heritage for social cohesion : Thinking globally, acting locally

Dr. Farooq Hassan

Today, Islam appears to many a rigid religion, teaching social fragmentation and generating fear in people of other faiths and sects. But the religion of Islam even 1400 years back emphasized pluralistic values, putting stress on vision and wisdom as well as appreciating diversity and impartiality. One of the best ways to come very close to the cure of the situation of mistrust among the sects of the same religion and among different religions of South Asia is trying to inculcate and promote peace and harmony through Sufi literature, traditions and values. This write up will concentrate on how mystic literature can contribute to intra/interfaith re- conciliation & peace. History shows that in a hostile situation and challenging times, problems were tackled effectively by Muslim saints in the Sub-continent by cleansing & beautifying the inner and the outer aspects of human beings.

This paper will try to prove that reform in society comes through love, humility, softness and not through violence and aggression. Preaching (Dawa) is an expression of love, there- fore, Islamic spiritual values can instil flexibility rather than rigidity and tolerance and acceptance of others which will lead to pluralism. Spiritual values will become motivating powers and minimize violence. This piece of writing aims to establish a culture of peaceful coexistence through mutual understanding which is one of the essential components for sustainable development in contemporary Pakistani and other Muslim societies.

Keywords :

Islam, sects, values, peace, society, social cohesion, heritage,

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh 

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