2020 SWAN

Interfaith disputes in a multiracial country are unavoidable, either it is a serious or simple issue. The intelligence of the ruler or ruler’s representative is the golden key in harmonizing the issues and maintaining the country’s peace. From the Islamic perspective, the best role model of a leader always been the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. He is the best exemplar for all leaders over the globe to uphold justice and maintaining the harmony of his people in Medina. Thus, this research will discuss acceptable hadiths related to the practices of Prophet Muhammad SAW in overwhelmed issues related to interfaith issues in Medina. The researcher then will elaborate on the understanding that can be made from the hadiths. Afterwards, the researcher will explain how the practices of Prophet Muhammad SAW may be implemented to overcome any interfaith issues in Malaysia. In carrying this research, a qualitative content analysis method will be used. The finding of this research hopes to benefit the leaders, advisors of government, leading representatives and the authorities to exercise their responsibilities according to the path of the best role model in the world. This research also hopes to benefit the public in understanding the rationale of the Prophet Muhammad’s approaches to overcome interfaith issues.