A Study of Two Distinct Opinions Concerning the Quranic View on Peaceful Co-existence and Violence in a Pluralistic Society

Abstract

We commonly encounter two opposing arguments: one that the peace verses of the Quran have been repealed by the war verses of the Quran, and the other that the peace verses have not been repealed and that the interpretation of Quranic verses of war should be made in light of the context and historical importance of the verses in question. To address the conflicting interpretations of Quranic passages on peace and war, an exhaustive comparative literature study of the two arguments was conducted in order to comprehend the rationale and context for each. A contextual and comparative study of Quranic verses reveals that the Muslim society was more akin to a simple and inclusive civilisation than an intolerant one. When taken in its totality, with the verses' revelation and historical context in mind, it promotes peaceful co-existence among diverse communities. The key conclusions of this study suggest that, while the Quran concedes different faiths, it maintains and upholds its monotheistic system of belief. The Quranic notion of peaceful co-existence does not connect with the conventional concept of secularism, where all faiths are perceived as true. However, it has been contended that the Quranic concept of peaceful co-existence accepts the diversity and existence of various communities with different faiths living in harmony. From the Quranic standpoint, it is conceivable to build a society in which individuals of different religions may coexist peacefully while retaining their unique religious identities