If the Oceans Were Ink: An Unlikely Friendship and a Journey to the Heart of the Quran

by Carla Power

“Those who believe [Muslims], the Jews, the Christians and the Sabaeans—whosoever believe in God and the Last Day and do good deeds, they shall have their reward from their Lord, shall have nothing to fear, nor shall they come to grief.” Ultimately, concludes Rahman, these words have an “obvious meaning,” which is simply that those “from any section of mankind—who believe in God and the Last Day and do good deeds are saved.” There. It was ultimately about belief in God, and being good. A flood of relief. That I could do. I regained my faith in Islam as being a force for harmony between faiths.

What about people who believe in multiple gods such as Hindus? Does the Quran really foster harmony between faiths?