Islam is a tolerant faith that respects other beliefs

SEÁN MONCRIEFF’S Last Word column (Irish Examiner, August 24) distorted the true teachings of Islam. I’m an Irish Muslim and I know that Islam is a tolerant yet principled faith.

"To you your religion and to me mine" (Quran 109:6) is the Muslim attitude to different faiths.

Tolerance isn't believing the same as others, but acting in a kind and just manner, despite religious disagreement.