Implementing the Islamic Paradigm for Religious Tolerance for Peaceful CoNexistence in Nigeria:The Example of Jamacatul Nasrul Islam of Nigeria(JNI)
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2014-10
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Tolerance and forgiveness are qualities which ensure success and prosperity in this
world as well as in the hereafter. It should be remembered that forgiveness carries
value when one is in a position to take revenge and it behaves only that person to
forgive who possesses the necessary power. Islam teaches tolerance in whatever we
do and if we encounter a problem or difficulty in life, we should not give up but
continue struggling with prayer to God for the success of our objectives. Methodology
relied solely on biographic appraisal of such studies that are related to this study. The
paper look at Jama'atul Nasril Islam in this regard by way of examining how the
organization exhibited tolerance and created avenue for peaceful con-existence among
Muslims and Non-Muslims alike in all areas of its jurisdiction. The paper concludes by
making few recommendations to Muslim and Non-Muslim Organizations in Nigeria to
emulate the Jama'atul Nasril Islam style of operation for peaceful and harmonious con-existence in Nigeria.