![]() ![]() ![]() Muslims in Kenya are therefore obligated to embrace diversity but within the bounds of the teachings of the Qur’an. Kenya is a classic example of a society that bears the hallmarks of diversity. The use of the word “mankind” portrays the element of inclusivity towards all humans – Muslims or non-Muslims. ![]() ![]() In this verse, Islam not only accepts but rather embraces diversity. Indeed Allah is Knowing and Acquainted” (Quran 49: 13). Allah says, “ O Mankind, indeed we have created you from male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another, indeed the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous. The verse “If your Lord had willed, surely He could have made mankind one community” (11:118) aptly captures the spirit of diversity. In nurturing cohesion and coexistence, Islam appreciates diversity in the society and thus the need for respect and tolerance among Muslims and between Muslims and non-Muslims. In Islam, numerous teachings provide a basis for mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. These values form a foundation for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, especially in a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-cultural, and multi-religious society such as Kenya. Love, compassion, and mercy are crosscutting core values of Islam which are shared by most other faiths including, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, among others. ![]()
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