Islam and Pluralism

Abstract

This article makes an attempt to dispel the western prejudice that Islam does not believe in pluralism, is essentially an intolerant religion, believes in perpetual war, hold abhorrence towards peaceful, coexistence and negates religious freedom. The author quotes from authentic sources of Islam, contemporary Islamic literature and from history to negate the unfounded assertion and calls for better understanding and dialogue between Islam and the West and thus rekindle hope for peace for making this world a happier abode for all humankind and reconstruct a new world order where different civilizations could coexist peacefully without resorting to war and mutual destruction.