A report by the Zayed Islamic Cultural Center, entitled "The Essence of Tolerance," states that the UAE plays a significant role in supporting global "religious tolerance" by encouraging and motivating institutions of moderation and moderation, while embracing the events that perpetuate this kind of tolerance.

The UAE's law on combating discrimination and hatred to address any possible violation of the principle of religious tolerance in society, which promotes the spirit of coexistence and tolerance between the different sectors of society, provided for the criminalization of any prejudice or contempt of religions, whether by insulting the divine, or the prophets and messengers , Or heavenly books or places of worship. It also provides for the criminalization of any act that discriminates between society on the basis of religion, belief, sect, religion, sect, race and color, whether through the information network, the telecommunications network, the means of information technology or any means Of the means read Audible and visual.

The civilized countries are characterized by a number of social characteristics, notably tolerance of the other in thought and behavior, emphasizing that tolerance in its civilized dimensions guarantees society progress and growth, and makes pluralism a point Powerful enriching human experience, the expansion of intellectual and moral perceptions, reserved of mutual clash.

Al-Dar said that the meaning of tolerance is the language of ease and smooth reciprocity, and its origin is derived from the word "allowed", which indicates leniency and lack of intensity and narrowing in dealing, and may symbolize the generosity and moral or sensual generosity with others, while tolerance terminology meant good dealing with the other, He was different with you in thought, belonging and behavior. It required treatment with wisdom and knowledge, and mutual respect for opinions and practices, no matter how different the differences were. It was said to mean leaving people to express their views freely, though counterproductive.

Religious tolerance is a modern term, which means mutual respect among followers of different faiths, and the non-empowerment of hatred and violence among them, for differences of religion and belief, while ensuring freedom of religion without any form of pressure and persecution on others because of their religious and sectarian identity.

The United Nations chartered all aspects of tolerance and developed many of the concepts associated with it. It gave it a holistic concept, which included the values ​​of acceptance, recognition and constant communication with and openness to the other without directly or indirectly diminishing its culture, beliefs and practices emanating from its dogmas.

The concept of religious tolerance has long been rooted in the UAE society of all ages, especially in the era of renaissance and urbanization, where the state came to the nationalities of multiple religions and cultures, living in harmony Tam, and international reports confirm that the UAE has become the preferred destination among the countries of the region for migration, whether to live, work or tourism.

While cultural and religious pluralism is a challenge to society's values ​​and public security, reports and studies demonstrate the solidity of the concept of mutual acceptance and co-existence in the local community. The World Peace Index reports that the UAE's community is among the safest in the region.

The State leadership plays an important role in establishing the values ​​and values ​​of religious tolerance through the use of various means by the state to promote the concept of religious tolerance in society, including moderation in the official religious discourse, through the media and institutions concerned with religious affairs. The call for tolerance and the convergence of nations, peoples and religions in local and international conferences and forums.

The UAE is keen to support institutions known for moderation and moderation in the Arab and Islamic worlds, especially Al-Azhar, and sponsors training programs for imams, preachers and muftis.

Communication and openness

The United Nations Charter on Tolerance among Peoples affirms the principle of mutual acquaintance, communication and openness in order to ensure public security and support for coexistence and mutual respect, while some may refuse to open up to the other, for not distinguishing between what is fixed in their culture and what is changing, Is the variable element. Culture as the organism changes over time and is influenced by everything around it.