SOCIAL JUSTICE AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY IN AFRICA: A CRITICAL STUDY FROM CONTEMPORARY SCENARIO

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Social Justice Religious Harmony Religious diversity Africa Peacebuilding

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HAFIZ MUHAMMAD IDRESS, BASHIR KHAN, HAFIZ HARIS SALEEM, SHAMAILA ATHAR, GHULAM MUHAMMAD, MUHAMMAD KALIM ULLAH KHAN

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Africa is a geographically expansive landmass renowned for its extensive cultural, linguistic, and religious variations. Nevertheless, the presence of diverse populations frequently gives rise to intricate social concerns, encompassing issues about social justice and religious harmony among diverse religions. This research study critically examines the current state of social justice and religious peace in Africa, analyzing the multiple elements that influence these matters. This paper examines the historical backdrop of religious plurality in Africa, the obstacles encountered in pursuing social justice, and the approaches and endeavors implemented to foster religious concord. The paper further elucidates the significance of education, interfaith interaction, and government policy in tackling these concerns. This study seeks to enhance comprehension of the intricate interplay between social justice and religious harmony in the African environment by analyzing the present state of affairs.

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HAFIZ MUHAMMAD IDRESS, BASHIR KHAN, HAFIZ HARIS SALEEM, SHAMAILA ATHAR, GHULAM MUHAMMAD, MUHAMMAD KALIM ULLAH KHAN

 

1DR. HAFIZ MUHAMMAD IDRESS, 2BASHIR KHAN, 3DR. HAFIZ HARIS SALEEM, 4DR. SHAMAILA ATHAR, 5GHULAM MUHAMMAD, 6DR. MUHAMMAD KALIM ULLAH KHAN

1Assistant Professor, Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan

2 Research Student, Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi

3Lecturer, Arabic Department, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan

4Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Forman Christian College, A Chartered University, Lahore, Pakistan

5MPhil Student, Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ITC), University of Management and Technology sialkot campus, Pakistan

6Head of the Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ITC), University of Management and Technology, Sialkot campus, Pakistan

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