Part Two :
DIALOGUE IN THE HOLY QURAN

It can be said, at the outset, that the Holy Quran is a book of open dialogue with unlimited dimensions and perspectives. This dialogue took place between categories of Allah’s creatures : believers, polytheists, hypocrites, the people of the Book, and others. It started with the angels and the prophets (Peace Be Upon Them) and went on to Iblis (Satan). The Holy Quran also has shown the methodological elements of dialogue and how it should proceed. It is this that this part endeavors to clarify through three study points :

1. Terminological items referring to dialogue.

2. Its nature, its instruments and style.

3. Models of dialogue between Allah and His creatures.