Islamic Tolerance in Qur'an and Hadith: Implications for Educational Institutions

Zahara, Alfan Nawaziru, Sumbulah, Umi and Zenrif, M. Fauzan (2024) Islamic Tolerance in Qur'an and Hadith: Implications for Educational Institutions. Islamic Tolerance in Qur'an and Hadith: Implications for Educational Institutions, Vol. 6 (3). pp. 219-230. ISSN ISSN 2715-968X

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Abstract

Tolerance is a core value in Islam that is derived from the Qur'an and Hadith, emphasising social harmony
and respect for differences. Verses like QS. Al-Baqarah: 256 and QS. Al-Mumtahanah: 8, as well as the
hadiths on human relationships, show that diversity is part of the divine will. However, erroneous or
limited interpretations can lead to practices that are contrary to these values. Therefore, a contextual
approach is important to maintain the relevance of the teachings of tolerance in Islam in the modern era.
Islamic educational institutions have a strategic role in instilling the values of tolerance through the
curriculum, education, and cultural practices of the school. This study emphasises the importance of
reinterpreting religious teachings to answer contemporary socio-cultural challenges, as well as the
integration of tolerance values that combine faith, science, and humanity. However, there are significant
challenges in interpreting the postulates of tolerance contextually, such as resistance from textualist
groups, the dominance of traditionalist perspectives, and ideological pressure. To answer this challenge, a
deep interpretive approach from thinkers such as Quraish Shihab and Amin Abdullah is needed for
religious texts to make a positive contribution to pluralistic and peaceful societies. This article bridges the
gap between textual and contextual studies of tolerance in Islam. By analysing the Qur'an and Hadith, this
study enriches the academic discourse on universal values in Islamic teachings and the importance of
education as a means of internalising these values. The article also proposes practical strategies, including
curriculum reform and teacher training based on Islamic universal values, to build a tolerant and inclusive
generation. Empirically based follow-up studies are recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of the
implementation of tolerance values in various types of Islamic educational institutions, both madrasas,
Islamic boarding schools, and modern Islamic schools.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Tolerance of the Quran, Tolerance of Hadith, Islamic Education Institutions, Tolerance and Education, Contextual, Textual.
Subjects:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1601 Anthropology > 160101 Anthropology of Development 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1601 Anthropology > 160104 Social and Cultural Anthropology 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160701 Clinical Social Work Practice 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies > 22040302 Al-Hadits, and related science 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies
Divisions:	Graduate Schools > Magister Programme > Graduate School of Islamic Studies
Depositing User:	UIN Maulan Muchammad Zenrif
Date Deposited:	13 Jul 2026 09:06

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