Aids as a Contemporary Issue in Muslim and Christian-Dialogue

Abstract

The dissertation embarked on HIV & AIDS as a contemporary issue for Christians and Muslims dialogue in Tabora Tanzania. Tabora is in the western part of Tanzania, it is the largest region in Tanzania covering 76151 square km with the population of 2. Million people. The researcher conducted a detailed investigation on the impact of HIV and AIDS among Christians and Muslims and how the disease can be the basis of dialogue. The research design involved the use of questionnaires and interviews as methodology to collect data. Some of the causes of the epidemic were promiscuity, infidelity, mother to child transmission among many others. In the finding, the impact of the disease was found to be strong and with a concern from both Christians and Muslims. There was a strong impact felt as found in the analysis in chapter four which described the pain caused by the disease. The disease therefore created an atmosphere for the dialogue to be implemented between Christians and Muslims in order to raise ideas to bring the problem to a control. There is need for breaking of religious boundaries to become more of one united society to face the reality in the society. HIV/AIDS therefore stands a strong base in enhancing the relations. I recommend the need for acceptance or admitting the reality of the disease amongst the self. The disease should be understood as a tragedy facing the entire community and not associated with a given community, society or religion. We should avoid blame game and stereotyping the disease. There should be regular communal sensitization meetings that bring all people together for social, health education on terminal diseases that are likely to dismantle the unity