The Possibility of Rapprochement and Peaceful Coexistence between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam in Light of the Qur'an: A Case Study of Legislative Sources

Abstract

Given the fact that there are disparities in legislative sources, practices, environments, and views, religious diversity is unavoidable. The issue is whether the distinctions between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, particularly in light of the Qur'anic principles, promote understanding and peaceful coexistence or whether they inflame fanaticism and extremism. This is qualitative research. The purpose of this study is to investigate the sources from which Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims derive their religious and secular teachings, with a specific focus on the Qur'an as a fundamental legislative source in Islam. Documentary, descriptive, and inductive analysis methods were employed for data collection and examination. Having analyzed the documented facts from the primary legislative sources of the three religions, which are Vida, three baskets َ & Quran, this study demonstrates the possibility of rapprochement and peaceful coexistence between these religions, as their legislative sources discourage extremism and religiously motivated conflicts. The findings further reveal that these religions not only promote safety and respect for other beliefs but also uphold the integrity of humanity and religious principles. Moreover, the study shows that all three religions denounce and condemn acts of killing, injustice, aggression, and corruption that threaten rapprochement and peaceful coexistence among their adherents. Therefore, this study recommends that if the findings are fully implemented, contemporary society will experience significant religious, economic, political, social, and moral development.