Q. Does Religion Produce Hardliners?

community-related issues rather than inter-religious issues. One reason for this is that after the fall of the Muslim empires in different parts of the world, large sections of Muslims started a campaign to regain what they regarded as their past political glory. This thinking has become so pervasive that even many supposedly well-educated Muslims are not an exception to this kind of mentality. It is this mentality that is mainly the reason for the present scenario. Q. What is the Real Message of the Quran, Torah, and New Testament? A. The common message of these three religious scriptures is monotheism or the concept of the Oneness of God. There is a verse in the Quran (2:62) that states: “The believers, the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabaeans, all those who believe in God and the Last Day and do good deeds, will be rewarded by their Lord; they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.” According to this verse, only true faith and righteous actions are rewarded with salvation. This rule applies consistently to every community. Therefore, God elevates to a high rank only those who have sought to mould their lives according to His Divine scheme. Q. Is Islam a Religion of Peace, or Does it Sanction Violence? A. Islam is a religion of peace in the complete sense of the word. In my opinion, there is only one reason why Islam is being perceived as a religion of violence in the 21st century, and that is the self-styled concept of jihad among a section FAQs ABOUT INTERFAITH DIALOGUE