Islam: why and how? Episode 24

Can happiness be achieved only by following a specific religion?

2:29

2:29

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Many people consider only their own religion as true and consider following other creeds as an incorrect method and cause of being deprived of salvation and happiness. Although this view seems correct to those who think narrowly, it is not truly logical and fair.

Awareness of the limitations of the human epistemological system leaves no doubt that one should not expect from someone more than their capacity. Therefore, just as we believe that acting according to what we identify as right is the cause of our salvation, our judgment about others' sincere religiosity should be the same.

A comprehensive look at heavenly and even non-heavenly religions that invite to spirituality and morality shows that their main essence is the same and the motivation of their followers in conscious or imitative following is similar to each other. Therefore, following any creed that has been chosen with a truth-seeking foundation is rationally acceptable.

For this purpose, one must be freed from the bonds of dependence on race, sect and other categorizations and take seriously, without prejudice, any message that might be from God. This way, while accepting the common and main principles of spiritual schools, one can make the best of them the foundation of life.

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