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Date of source: Thursday, September 2, 2004
Islam, as a religion and a civilization, has set an example in human interaction and cooperation on the strong basis of equality, justice and freedom for those of different faiths without any discrimination due to color or race. The Islamic civilization has set an outstanding example in human...
Date of source: Saturday, September 4, 2004
People should not practice Islamic da’wa [call to Islam] unless they meet certain requirements. Those who stand on the podium of the prophet Muhammad [by calling people to embrace Islam] should have certain characteristics that are the essence of religion and not alien to it. If that person [who...
Date of source: Saturday, September 4, 2004
There are many pieces of evidence that prove that Islam is a state and a foundation for rule. There are verses in the Qur’an that many scholars believe are the basis of legitimate rule in Islam. One of the verses calls for just rule and the second verse calls on people to obey the rulers. Similar...
Date of source: Friday, September 3, 2004
Of the types of authority present in the Islamic state, the one which most demonstrates the civil aspect is the executive authority. This was seen in the government of the Prophet and the Orthodox caliphs after him. The eras of the Prophet and the Orthodox caliphs are the true examples for the...
Date of source: Friday, September 3, 2004
The fatwa issued by Dr. Youssef Al-Qaradawi, head of the Union of Muslim Scholars, regarding the duty of killing and kidnapping American civilians in Iraq – considering them to be invaders – caused strong disagreement among the Azharite scholars, each with his own evidence based on Islamic law.
Date of source: Thursday, September 2, 2004
Dr. Youssef Al-Qaradawi, head of the World Islamic Council for Fatwa stated that killing American civilians in Iraq is halal [lawful according to Islamic Shari’a]. Sheikh Al-Qaradawi explained that American military men and civilians invaded Iraq to occupy it and exploit its wealth. In order to...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Last week, two martyrdom operations lead to the killing of 16 Israelis, and in Iraq, 12 Nepalis and three Turks were killed. All the bloodshed produced by these incidents is the product of violence, oppression and the disregard for humanity dignity. The real “terrorism” that the nations of Iraq,...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2004
I read all the messages that were posted on the Internet in response to my article titled “The painful truth that all terrorists are Muslims,” and I was so relieved to find that my article was critically assessed. The article, like any journalistic article, is meant to open discussion and raise...
Date of source: Saturday, September 4, 2004
Indeed, not all Muslims are terrorists but regrettably most terrorists around the world are Muslims. [Muslims] have a bad record. Does that not say something about ourselves and our societies and culture? This is a very harsh situation. What we have to do is to acknowledge those acts and not deny...
Date of source: Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Aqidaty has continually done its part in countering extremism that wears the cloak of Islam. This is the farthest away from true Islam and is even harmful to Islam and Muslims. Aqidaty’s stand is clear: It rejected all terrorist acts committed by extremists against human beings anywhere be they...
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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.