Existing Framework of Inter-Religious Dialogue in Malaysia

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https://doi.org/10.31436/al-itqan.v4i2.120

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Inter-religious dialogue, framework, Malaysia, institutions, development.

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine the existing framework of inter-religious dialogue in Malaysia and its development from the very beginning. The goal of this study is to explore the framework of inter-religious dialogue in Malaysia, which promotes mutual respect and better understanding among the adherents of different religions in Malaysia. This research is very important. It presents the evolution of inter-religious dialogue in Malaysia’s multi-religious society. This study focuses on:(1) Factors behind the development of inter-religious dialogue in Malaysia; and(2) The role of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as higher education institution in promoting peace and harmony through inter-religious dialoguein Malaysia. Descriptive and analytical methods are utilized in this paper. The findings will add new insights to the exiting literature on inter-religious dialogue.

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2019-11-30

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Existing Framework of Inter-Religious Dialogue in Malaysia. (2019). AL-ITQAN: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, 3(2), 93–123. https://doi.org/10.31436/al-itqan.v4i2.120