I also feel that today Muslims being in the spotlight (even though some of them are in a tight spot) more than ever before, I'm of the opinion that it is a very positive thing. It is an opportunity we need utilize and set the record straight. It's time (and it's now) that we must proactively debate and come to some religious consensus. The first of which must be tolerance for one another. Allow me to explain.
Let's say you're travelling in a train or a bus and you happen to sit next to some lady (from somewhere you have no clue of) who has a little kid that won't stop crying. What will be your response? Are you going to tell the little kid yourself to stop crying or are you going to sit there hoping the kid will listen to his or her parent and stop crying? (I personally would do the third and that is to look for a better seat) But lets say you have only 2 options, which one do you think is better?
Tolerance today is considered as something 'uncool', something you should not give into but I think tolerance is something we haven't given too much thought to. Tolerance cannot be equated with respect. But it sure is something that can sooth the nerves. Something that makes you feel al[-right about yourself be it in a difficult situation or an absolutely hopeless situation.
I don't want to waste time talking about when you need to be tolerant and when you don't. E.g. you see someone trying to steal something or someone harassing someone, don't be a moron and say to yourself 'I have to be tolerant'.
I honestly believe that we have to work a lot on our tolerance and that simply means to shut-up or be silent when something is not going your way. If you think there is truth to what you are saying and the opposite person is not convinced maybe you need to change your approach/style. If he or she is still is not convinced then maybe all you should do is state your point of view and leave it at that. It's the hard thing to do but it's the right thing to do, if you believe in "Right" action.
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