The Significance of Tolerance in Faith Communities

feeling of well-wishing for others welling up in one’s heart rather than manifesting any notion of supposed superiority. In inter-religious dialogue, people who believe in different religions share what they believe and practice and why they believe and practice. This can help them deepen their faith as well as enable them to develop a better appreciation for the beliefs and ways of life of others. SUCCESSFUL DIALOGUE ADDRESSES OTHER PEOPLE’S M INDS Successful dialogue is that which addresses the minds of others, even at the cost of making a change in your argument. We should present our views such that they address the minds of others. Abraham was a Prophet of God. He brought the message of Tawheed (the oneness of God) to King Nimrod of Babylonia. However, the King refused to accept his message. A part of their conversation is quoted in the Quran as follows: “Have you not heard of him who argued with Abraham about his Lord because God had bestowed the Kingdom upon him? Abraham said, ‘My Lord is the one who gives life and brings death.’ He answered, ‘I (too) give life and bring death!’ Abraham said, ‘God brings up the sun from the east, so bring it up yourself from the west.’ Then the disbeliever was confounded. God does not guide the wrongdoers.” (2:258) This conversation between the Prophet Abraham and the