Browsing by Author "Absulaziz Ruqayyah Olaide"

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    Mutual Respect and Peaceful Co-Existence under Islamic International Law in Relation with Individuals of Different Religious Background
    (International Centre for Law and Democracy Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2023-09) Owoade A. Abdulateef; Abdulazeez Hamza Okene; Absulaziz Ruqayyah Olaide
    Peaceful coexistence between religions in this contemporary age is both an individual and social necessity. It is particularly important given the interconnectedness of today’s world in various areas such as politics, economics, society and culture. Isolation does not beget progress and development. In this context, this paper chronicles peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance in the light of Islam quoting relevant textual authorities from the Quran and sunnah. The paper also examines the peaceful spread of Islam while interrogating the place of terror in Islam. In effect the paper espoused the principles of neighborhood in Islam and espouses same as a potent model for religious tolerance.