Effect of Muslim Perspective of Predetermination of Life Events on Interreligious Dialogue in Nairobi County, Kenya

Abstract

The Muslim perspective on predetermination of life events is a complex and delicate topic that has been the subject of much discussion and debate. According to Islamic theology, Allah has complete control over all aspects of the universe, including the destiny of every individual. This belief in predestination is a fundamental tenet of Islam and is based on the idea that Allah has already determined the cause of every person’s life before they are born. Interreligious dialogue is an important aspect of Muslim life and is seen as a means of promoting understanding and tolerance between different faiths. The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of Muslim perspective of universal human brotherhood on interreligious dialogue in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research project adopted mixed research design while targeting 3 major mosques and 3 churches in Nairobi’s South C, Central and West regions. The target population comprised of one thousand, eight hundred and six. Faithful Christians and Muslims. The sample size included 93 faithful Muslims and 93 faithful Christians, giving a total of 186 respondents. Simple random and purposive sampling technique was used to arrive at the sample. The study used questionnaire method to collect data from 180 religionists. In addition, interview method was used to collect data from Imams and the clergy. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22 was used to process the quantitative data. The analyzed data was summarized using tables and figures. Further, qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis.