What does Islam say about tolerance?

Islam practices tolerance that is forgiving, and generous. This does not mean that Islam accepts all, but Islam accepts only things that do not conflict with religion. While the matter is contrary to religion, it must be abandoned.

Do not abuse those whom they worship besides Allah?

The Holy Quran says: “Do not abuse those whom they worship besides Allah (6:109).” To ensure peace even laughing is prohibited. The Holy Quran says: “Let not one people laugh at another perchance they may be better than they (49:11).”

Do not abuse those they appeal to instead of God?

It has been ordained by God in the Holy Quran: “Do not abuse those they appeal to instead of God” (6:108). These instructions are not only limited to idols and deities, but they also apply to the leaders or national heroes of the people.

How many Muslims are there in the world today?

There were 1.8 billion Muslims in the world as of 2015 – roughly 24\% of the global population – according to a Pew Research Center estimate. But while Islam is currently the world’s second-largest religion (after Christianity), it is the fastest-growing major religion.

Is there more than one way to interpret Islam?

While many U.S. Muslims say they attend mosque and pray regularly, sizable shares also say that there is more than one way to interpret their religion and that traditional understandings of Islam need to be reinterpreted to address the issues of today.

How does the Pew Research Center estimate the number of Muslims?

Pew Research Center uses an array of surveys, census reports, population registers and other data sources to estimate numbers of Muslims and other religious groups around the world, the goal being to count all groups and people who self-identify with a particular religion.

How many Muslims in the world support Sharia law?

Responses on this question vary widely. Nearly all Muslims in Afghanistan (99\%) and most in Iraq (91\%) and Pakistan (84\%) support sharia law as official law.