عدم برداشت سے متعلق قرآن وسنت میں احکامات کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

An Analytical Study of the Commandments Regarding Intolerance in the Qur'an and Sunnah

Abstract

This research presents an analytical study of the commandments regarding intolerance as derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah, examining the causes, consequences, and Islamic solutions to this growing societal challenge. In the contemporary world, intolerance has become a dangerous phenomenon affecting human societies globally, manifesting through religious extremism, political violence, social fragmentation, and ethnic conflicts. The study explores how intolerance leads to violence, destruction of human dignity, family breakdowns, and societal instability. It identifies key factors contributing to intolerance, including economic inequality, political imbalance, religious extremism, and the weakening of moral and spiritual values in society. Drawing upon Qur'anic verses and Prophetic traditions, the research demonstrates that Islam provides comprehensive guidance for cultivating tolerance, patience, forgiveness, and forbearance. The study analyzes key Qur'anic teachings emphasizing the importance of responding to evil with goodness, the virtue of patience in adversity, and the principle of forgiving others. It also examines Prophetic examples of tolerance, particularly the conduct of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the conquest of Mecca and his interactions with opponents. The research employs analytical methodology, examining primary sources from the Qur'an and Hadith alongside classical and contemporary scholarly interpretations. The findings reveal that Islamic teachings on tolerance are not merely theoretical but are deeply rooted in practical examples from the life of the Prophet ﷺ. The study concludes that reviving these prophetic values of tolerance and forbearance is essential for addressing contemporary challenges of extremism, sectarianism, and social discord in Muslim societies, particularly in Pakistan.