Sacred Texts

Thie present study aims to examine the concepts of contentment ( Riḍā ) and submission ( Taslīm ) within the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Employing an aesthetic-theological approach, it seeks to elucidate the role of these concepts in human spiritual experience. The research focuses on the analysis of sacred texts, commentaries, and relevant intellectual sources from these three religions, demonstrating that contentment and submission possess not only ethical and devotional dimensions but also shape an aesthetic and theological experience within human relationships with God and the world. The article explicates the commonalities and differences in the perspectives of these three religious traditions regarding contentment and submission, showing that an aesthetic understanding of these concepts can provide a deeper and more comprehensive comprehension of spiritual experience. The study's findings can provide a theoretical foundation for future interdisciplinary research in the field of aesthetic theology and demonstrate the intimate and reciprocal relationship between beauty and spiritual experience in the Abrahamic religions.

The issue of interreligious dialogue has been seriously examined within Islamic theology since the dawn of Islam. Islamic religious texts have elucidated the rationale, methods, policies, and related topics concerning this dialogue. This research seeks to explore the viewpoint of Islamic sacred texts on the subject of interreligious dialogue. It presents its discussions across six key areas: the necessity of interreligious dialogue, its historical background, the methods and policies of interreligious dialogue, and its topics and implementation, all based on data from Islamic sacred texts. Furthermore, the paper examines Islam's policies regarding the acceptance of religious diversity, respect for religious freedoms, and the creation of an environment for constructive dialogue among religions. The aim of this article is to clarify the position of interreligious dialogue in Islam and to offer strategies for international interactions founded on religious and human principles. Ultimately, the findings of the article demonstrate that interreligious dialogue in Islam can play a significant role in reducing tensions and promoting global peace. This research was conducted through a review of data from Islamic sacred texts, utilizing a library-based methodology.