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Date of source: Sunday, August 7, 2005
Most commentators argue that Islamic terrorism is a fanatical perversion of Islam, which deviates from its true teachings. They call for a Western-style modernization of the Muslim world, hoping thereby that radical Islam will be tamed.
Date of source: Friday, August 5, 2005
Dr. Ahmad Abu al-Majd, an Islamic intellectual, has suggested six major reasons for the crisis amongst Muslims; the lack of appreciation for the value of science, the lack of importance accorded to work, the lack of inquiry, the literal interpretation of the Holy Qur’ān and the Sunnah, religious...
Date of source: Thursday, July 28, 2005
The Minister of Information, Anas al-Fiqī, highlighted the importance of cooperation between mass media in the Islamic world to present the real image of Islam before the whole world. He added that Arab media should focus on promoting the right understanding of religion.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
At only 38 years of age, Dr. Khālid Abu al-Fadl has won the best academic award in the United States this year. In an interview with al-Akhbār, Dr. Abu al-Fadl spoke about the path to success and the reasons that he received this award.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Italian Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu has announced that a new consultative Islamic council affiliated to the Ministry of Interior is to be formed in an attempt to combat terrorism.
Date of source: Monday, August 1, 2005
Two different attitudes towards Arab and Islamic communities in the West have emerged following the London bombings. The first continues to consider that Islamic communities can adapt its identity to modern concepts like democracy. The second attitude is based on anxiety and fear.
Date of source: Thursday, July 28, 2005
It is feared that terrorism leads us all into its trap. Some have pointed out that these acts are weak and diminishing, not strong – but our reactions feed terrorism. The problem is that our responses to terrorist acts usually unintentionally backfire.
Date of source: Monday, August 1, 2005
President Bush’s enterprise to democratize the Middle East must be seriously addressed by policy makers in the Arab region. It is a priority in the American war on terrorism, since democratization is considered the only way to eliminate terrorism.
Date of source: Friday, July 29, 2005
Muslims have been facing many difficult challenges in recent times. Overcoming them will require unity and committed effort.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 2, 2005
As far as beliefs are concerned, Islamic and Western cultures are different. That is the nature of things. That is why the Muslim world should not expect Westerners to change their way of life in order to be in line with the teachings of Islam.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.