Islamic Identity: Its Concept, Pillars, and Means of Reinforcement from an Intellectual Perspective

Abstract

The research showed that social identity arises as a result of the process of social interaction, and its function is to achieve social balance by organizing the activities of individuals within groups and organizing the activities of groups, in relation to other groups.

The importance of the research lies in the fact that each identity has its own characteristics and components, the most important characteristics of the Islamic identity: it is an identity distinct from other identities, and this distinction is what gives each group or nation the components of its survival and preserves its culture and privacy.

The research addressed the fact that the Islamic identity encompasses the entire life of a Muslim, and all aspects of his personality, as it is complete in subject, defined in features, and clear in features. It determines for its bearer, with all precision and clarity, his function, goal, and purpose in this life.

The media works to spread the culture of coexistence and belonging to the homeland, and works to link society socially and culturally with each other, as it aims to persuade by broadcasting information, news, and facts and encourages the practice of freedom of expression.

The research confirmed that dialogue encourages the promotion of the spirit of tolerance and coexistence with others and moving away from the culture of violence and exclusion. Dialogue helps build a compassionate and balanced society and learn about the culture of others. Dialogue consolidates the values ​​of tolerance among nations and peoples and rejects ethnic division and racial discrimination.