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The Formula of Co-existence

argument, don’t lose hope, change your argument and very soon
you will find that the other party is ready to accept your point of
view.

The Formula of Co-existence

he multi-religious society is a universal phenomenon, most
Tsocieties being multi-religious in composition. A question
commonly asked is: how to live in a society where believers of
different religions are living side by side?

The Quran was revealed in the first quarter of the seventh
century. Some of its parts were revealed in Makkah and some were
revealed in Madinah. Both the cities were inhabited by people of
different religions, namely Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
In this situation the Quran offered a very simple formula:
For you your religion, for me mine. (109:6)

This Quranic formula was based on a simple natural principle,
that is, co-existence or mutual respect. This formula can be
expressed thus: Follow one and respect all.

This formula is the only viable one in any multi-religious
society, for it establishes instant peace. By following this formula,
every religious group can find its due place without doing others
any harm. It is a fact that peaceful co-existence is the only way of
existence in this world.
Peace is the need of every religion. No religious activity can
be carried out without peace, whether directly or indirectly. This
formula, in giving room to all the religions in any society, ensures
peace for all of them.

In the early history of Islam, there is a very relevant story in

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