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I hope to see the two great religions, Islam and Christianity, hand-in-hand, embracing each other. Then the Torah and the Bible and the Qur’an will become books supporting one another being read everywhere, and respected by every nation … [I am] looking forward to seeing Muslims read the Torah and the Bible.
Muhammad Abduh
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What this quote means

The quote expresses a vision of unity among major world religions.

Muhammad Abduh's quote emphasizes the potential for harmony and mutual respect between Islam and Christianity. He envisions a world where these two great religions, along with the sacred texts of Judaism, coexist peacefully, supporting one another and being embraced by all nations. This perspective invites readers to foster interfaith dialogue and understanding, recognizing the shared values that can bridge divides between different cultures and beliefs.

Themes

UnityReligionInterfaithRespectHarmony

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about promoting interfaith dialogue, this quote can highlight the importance of understanding between religions.

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