The study focuses on clarifying the concept
of peaceful coexistence, and its principles in
the perspective of the “Maqasid Al-Shariah,
(objectives of Islamic “Shariah”) because,
the most important purposes of “Maqasid AlShariah”
are protection of soul, family, dignity
and money. And also the establishment ofsecurity and peaceful life through the peaceful
coexistence by following the basic foundations
which are considered as important pillars of
peaceful co-existence, these are nature, justice,
freedom, and equality under the multiplicity of
religions, different races and colors. Therefore,
according to the interdependence between the
objectives of “Shariah” and co-existence
which is considered an important pillar of
the social system, and the development of
communities,the study focuses on highlighting
some of the important problems that hinder the
achievement of peaceful coexistence between
Muslims and non-Muslims in the “Sri Lanka”
due to the lack of knowledge about the reality
of “Maqasid Al-Shariah” and its relationship
to peaceful co-existence
