Empowering The Values of Civilizational Dialoque: A Survey of Several Selected Issues

Abstract

The civilisational dialogue concept has long been discussed by the world's society, especially the academia. Hence, the success of assimilating this concept in the inter-civilisation context (Islam, West, China, India etc.) is far from fruition. This qualitative study aimed to investigate several issues pertaining to this concept by using the content analysis method on relevant sources of data. Findings indicate three issues that were discussed, namely the relationship between a dialogue and a debate, interfaith or inter-religious dialogue in the civilisation dialogue concept and sensitive issues in civilisational dialogue are not big issues that can jeopardise the implementation of the civilisation dialogue concept if it is examined and viewed positively and prudently.

Interfaith Dialogue in Islam

“…Political tensions can arise from conflicts between different nations or groups, leading to mistrust and hostility. Additionally, issues related to gender, sexuality, and human rights can also be sensitive topics that require careful consideration and understanding in interfaith dialogue (Mohamad, 2021) The development of globalization and advances in information technology have brought the world closer socially and culturally, but have also given rise to conflict and tension between religious communities. In this context, interfaith dialogue becomes increasingly important as a means of building understanding, tolerance and cooperation between religious communities.…”