Respect of beliefs creates harmony and peace
The UAE is a perfect example of tolerance where various religions and communities co-exist in complete harmony and peace (‘Symbol of tolerance’, Gulf News, August 30). It is heartening to witness the openness and acceptance of the UAE. I take immense pride in being born in a country as tolerant and modern as the UAE that allows people to practice their faith without any restrictions. It’s a place that respects the beliefs of others like no place else. The UAE leaders deserve all the praises and appreciation for promoting friendship, peace and unity and leading by example.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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Always shown tolerance
Muslim rulers have always been tolerant towards other religions. Christians in the UAE have been going to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church since the 1960s. Education, city laws and economic gains always leads to tolerance and co-existence.
From Mr Syed Ali
UAE
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Including human rights
The UAE is one of the few countries in this world where people have rational and wise leaders who understand and combine Islam with new concepts of human rights.
From Mr Alex Ali Kam
UAE
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Spreading tolerance
Oman is quite good for this, too. In Oman they have also had churches and temples for years. But, I agree that it’s nice to see tolerance spreading throughout the world.
From Ms Kifahh Al Zadjaly
UAE
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Creating a better future
The secular fabric of India is highly commendable considering its large population and its diversity. India has been highly tolerant and inclusive of its minorities, which is evident from prominent Muslim personalities in all fields from the late president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood. Of course, in the last 70 years, there have been a few incidents we regret and we are hurt with the same intensity as our Muslim brothers. In India, we have faced it as a nation, irrespective of religious identities. Kudos to the UAE leadership for promoting faith and brotherhood between communities. Always, a step in the right direction for a better future. The UAE sets a great example of tolerance and love to the world.
From Mr Sarath Mohanan
UAE
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Live in harmony
We are taught that God does not discriminate, but only some people do. We must live in harmony whatever our differences in religion. As long as no one steps on the faith of others, we must respect each others beliefs.
From Ms Nomja P. J.
UAE
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Respecting beliefs and views
In the Emirates we respect everyone’s religious beliefs and views as long as it is morally accepted and recognised.
From Ms Maitha Abineheet
Dubai
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Tolerant towards all
The UAE is religiously tolerant from churches to temples of all sorts of religious sects. This simply shows respect for each other’s faith, which is all that matters at the end of the day.
From Mr Mark Lewis
UAE
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Sectarian statements
Even in the comment section, this seems like intolerance to me. I would remind these intolerant people that when Arab traders came to India, its the rulers of the states who gave them land and even built mosques for them. Also, many need to read history to learn about India and its culture rather than spitting venom for political reasons or failure in achieving sectarian motives in India.
From Mr Vinod
UAE
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Temple needs work
There are more than 300,000 mosques in India, a country where the majority of the population is Hindu. Many of them are breathtakingly beautiful. It would be nice if the one in Bur Dubai is given a little more space. It is cramped most of the time and the walls look like they might collapse at any moment.
From Mr Vijin
UAE
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Will Modi learn?
Personally, I support the UAE’s decision as the Quran also teaches us tolerance. However, the question is whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will apologise for the killings that happened in Gujarat and whether he will reconstruct the mosque that his political party allegedly destroyed.
From Mr Abdul Qayoom Abro
UAE
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Problems everywhere
Let’s stop the religious debate and enjoy the good gesture of the UAE Rulers. Weeds in any religion is bad for the humanity at large. I am sure there are equal numbers of weeds in every religion, hence the killings we see happening.
From Mr Philip
UAE
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Lasting peace
It’s basically about respect, not just tolerance. Tolerance has its limit but respect is there to stay.
From Mr Frank Waruch
Kenya
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Keeping children safe
Thanks to the UAE for this effort to install safety systems in buses (‘New bus school bus safety system installed’, Gulf News, August 27). This will definitely result in improving the well being of children going to school here. It may save many from those horrible accidents that happened throughout the years.
From Mr Mohammad Rafi
UAE
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Dangerous to fly
With regards to the Saudi woman giving birth at an airport, what on Earth was the pregnant woman doing on a plane in the first place (‘Saudi woman delivers baby in Mumbai airport’, Gulf News, August 26)? You’re not supposed to fly during your third trimester. She was very lucky.
From Mr Phil
UAE
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Mother and child safe
I don’t think it’s fair to assume the woman was being careless while flying pregnant. Maybe it was a premature delivery. Anyway, the mother and child are safe.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
UAE
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Isn’t this child abuse?
I can’t believe that the Saudi preacher who allegedly killed his daughter did so due to “excessive disciplining” (‘Saudi preacher who killed his daughter freed, charges dropped’, Gulf News, August 27)! Don’t you mean child abuse that led to death? How unfortunate! This man is supposed to encourage young people towards the right path.
From Mr S. D. T.
UAE
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Grand Slam ready
This year, the US Open is going to be a thrilling one (‘Extraordinary Coric has Nadal in his sights again’, Gulf News, August 30). Though, no one could predict the winner among the men, it is going to be Serena Williams all the way in women. She is definitely going to etch her name into the Grand Slam Winners list. There is no one who could match her power and temperament, especially when the match goes to the third set decider. With regards to where the Indian squad is concerned, it is a pity that after Ramesh Krishnan, no one has come up to the level of even qualifying. I feel this time Rohan Bhopanna has a chance to win the doubles. I doubt whether our Khel Ratnas may reach even the semis. Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed!
From Mr N. Mahadevan
Mylapore, India
Palmyra can’t be rebuilt
What a beautiful structure in Palmyra that cannot be rebuilt (‘Palmyra stood for everything Daesh hates’, Gulf News, August 28). Anywhere in the world, this is what is going to happen when power comes into the wrong hands.
From Mr Mathi Uthaya
UAE
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World leaders need to act
With great power comes great responsibility and the occasion for great leaders to rise and shine. It’s time to destroy Daesh. Don’t let the coming generation shame us with our lack of strong action to eliminate this extreme ideology!
From Mr Ajay Bhatia
UAE
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