Editorial

The passage is the editorial introduction to the 19th issue of the Religions journal, titled “Faith and Conflict Resolution.” It highlights the theme of the issue, which explores how religion intersects with conflict resolution and peacebuilding across cultures. The editorial outlines the contents, including a series of scholarly articles and two book reviews covering topics such as the role of religion in fostering tolerance, Islamic perspectives on armed conflict, interreligious peacebuilding, conflict resolution in early Islam, and comparative studies of Christianity and Islam in conflict prevention.

It also emphasizes the inclusion of Arabic research papers, adding diverse perspectives to the dialogue. The editors express gratitude to contributors and readers, reaffirm the journal’s mission of advancing interfaith dialogue, and announce upcoming policy updates to strengthen academic rigor and relevance. The message closes with an invitation to continue working collectively toward global peace and understanding.