"All too many Muslims fail to grasp Islam, which teaches one to be lenient towards others and to understand their value systems, knowing that these are tolerated by Islam as a religion"
- Abdurrahman Wahid
About this Quote
This quote by Abdurrahman Wahid talks to the relevance of understanding as well as valuing the value systems of others. He is suggesting that too many Muslims fail to understand the teachings of Islam, which motivates compassion as well as understanding of other people's ideas. Wahid is emphasizing the importance of being forgiving as well as approving of other people's values, as Islam enables this. He is additionally suggesting that Muslims must strive to recognize the worth systems of others, as this is a vital part of being a good Muslim. By doing so, Muslims can cultivate a much more relaxed as well as unified culture. Wahid's quote is a suggestion that Muslims ought to aim to be even more understanding as well as forgiving of others, as well as to identify the value of different ideas.
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