A pluralistic society is defined as a place where different religious, ethnic and cultural groups live together. But this kind of definition is not correct. The fact is that pluralism is a law of nature. Every society is a plural society, even every family is a plural family.
Studies show that every man is Mr Different and every woman is Ms Different. Therefore, any accumulation of humans, be it of the same culture or of different culture, is bound to exhibit differences in tastes, habits, ideas, likes, dislikes, and so on.
What should be done in such a situation? How to establish normal relationships and live in peace with those who are different from you? How should one establish harmony in society or family?
The only problem is that people take difference as a disadvantage rather than an advantage. The fact is that difference is a great opportunity.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is an Islamic spiritual scholar who has authored over 200 books on Islam, spirituality, and peaceful coexistence in a multi-ethnic society.
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