Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Minorities of Pakistan: An Appraisal

Abstract

The focus of this study is to discuss the significance of the interfaith dialogue among the religious minorities of Pakistan. This study also emphasizes the need for promoting the interfaith dialogue between the minorities of Pakistan. Pakistan is a Muslim majority state and home to followers of different religious beliefs, where religious beliefs are considered an integral part of society. Interfaith dialogue between different religious minorities of Pakistan is extremely important because there is no peace in a society without dialogue. Pakistan faces various challenges in promoting interreligious dialogue to advance peace, tolerance and non-violence among the different religious groups. Interfaith dialogue is important to avoid religious communalism and religious extremism. The motivation behind interfaith exchange is to develop tolerance, acceptance, and respect for different religious groups. Interfaith dialogue allows people of different religions to interact and discuss their religions, advance interreligious understanding, and strengthen interreligious relations. This research paper discusses important issues regarding interreligious dialogue and improves the understanding between the minorities and the various religious groups of Pakistan. It also highlights the importance and contribution of interfaith dialogue to communal harmony and the welfare of the humanity.