Pluralism and Multiculturalism an Islamic Perspective

Abstract

This article attempts to reconceptualize the theories of pluralism,
ethnicity and multiculturalism by analyzing the present predicament of
Muslims and their mode of organization. However, this cannot be done
in isolation from the normative theory, which is grounded in the Islamic
sources and worldview. It provides an analytical insight into the interface
of unity and diversity and limitation of achieving a haixnonious
relationship between them in the modem western societies. Ideals of the
westem social theory are critiqued through the Islamic ideals to
conceptualize alternative way of socio-political organization.