The Significance of Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Thani in Fostering Social Tolerance and Harmony: A Research Inquiry into the Context of the Jahangir Era

Abstract

The article discusses the importance of tolerance and morality in society and highlights the contemporary issue of people being quick to criticize others while ignoring their own shortcomings. It emphasizes the teachings of Sufis, who promote tolerance and discourage prejudice based on language, race, or religion. Sufis advocate for universal human brotherhood and emphasize that all humans are equal in the eyes of God. The article points out the negative impacts of linguistic, racial, and religious biases, such as violence, robbery, and terrorism, prevalent in today's society. It applauds the Sufi approach to eliminating such biases and promoting friendship among people. The Sufis are described as not having biases based on belief, language, or land, rejecting prejudice and narrow-mindedness. Islam is presented as a religion that rejects national pride, linguistic bias, and racial discrimination. The article claims that Islam distinguishes between the people of truth and the people of falsehood, i.e., those who follow the path of righteousness and those who follow the path of injustice. Islam is said to advocate for equal treatment of all humans without discrimination. The author concludes by stating that Islam seeks the hearts of those with sound hearts and calls for compassion without any distinction. The teachings of Islam are seen as a guide to achieving social harmony, emphasizing the importance of patience, tolerance, and morality in building a strong and ethical personality.