Islam and other Religions Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between Islam and followers of other religions from the perspectives of the Qur’an and Hadith, emphasizing the normative principles that govern interreligious interactions. The purpose of this study is to analyze the theological and ethical foundations of Islam in responding to religious diversity, as well as to explore the boundaries of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogical attitudes as taught in the primary sources of Islam. This research employs a qualitative method through library research with a normative-theological and textual analysis approach. The data are derived from Qur’anic verses, prophetic traditions (Hadith), and relevant literature in Qur’anic exegesis and Islamic studies. The analysis is conducted by interpreting the texts contextually in order to understand the universal messages of Islam regarding relations with other religious communities. The findings indicate that Islam affirms religious plurality as part of divine will (sunnatullah), promotes justice, respect, and social cooperation, and prohibits coercion in matters of faith. At the same time, Islam establishes clear theological boundaries to ensure that tolerance does not lead to doctrinal relativism. The study concludes that the perspectives of the Qur’an and Hadith provide a strong foundation for fostering harmonious, just, and dignified social life within pluralistic societies, and recommends further contextual and empirical studies on the implementation of these values in contemporary socio-religious contexts.