Ivorian Muslim-Christian Socio-Political Activities Impacting Peaceful Coexistence Achievement: A Case Study

Abstract

The aims of this research can be pictured in the elaboration of contemporary Socio -political interaction of Ivorian Muslim and non-Muslim through the point of views of Muslim, and how this manifests itself as a suitable solution for establishing peaceful environment in the Ivorian community. The analytical descriptive approach was used for the achievement of the research objective. Questionnaires were distributed for data collection from 400 participants as the sample of research population. The findings of this study indicated that majority of the study sample either agreed or strongly agreed with most of the statements listed in the study tables, showing their affirmation of interacting with non-Muslim and participating in the socio-political activities hosted by non-Muslims. It also depicted the pictured of peaceful mindset of Ivorian Muslims communities. Based on the study samples’ perspectives, it is concluded that there is no objection to a Muslim participating in state social and political activities alongside non-Muslims. if it is well-intentioned also, it is certain that there is no sedition or disrespect to Islamic religion. This is based on the study results reconfirming the Islamic historical continual interaction with non-Muslims in general and Christians in particular, as occurred during the previous era.