Sunni Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation
Sunni Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation In light of the Divine Word, we recognize that the historical nature of Sunni Islam is a broad one that proceeds from a shared respect for the Qur’an and Sunnah, a shared dependence on the interpretations and derivations of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and a shared respect for the [...]
Accountability and Struggle Against the Self
Accountability and Struggle Against the Self Exemplary Muslim-Better Society – Accountability and Struggle Against the Self – Br. Munir Qtaish
Urban myths that bear repeating
Urban myths are folklore that are thought to be true by those circulating them. These myths are not necessarily false, but they are often distorted, exaggerated, or sensationalized. An effective urban myth is designed to provoke an emotional response from the audience, instead of an intellectual one.
Take for example, this urban myth that has been [...]
The Amman Message in light of Imam al-Ghazali’s Clear Criterion
By all accounts, the Jordan Initiative was a remarkable achievement- a shining moment in this otherwise troubled age. In 2005, King Abdullah, the latest monarch of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, invited leaders of all Muslim communities to Amman and placed before them a short document. By the end of that conference, those leaders had [...]
Something’s afoot in Perlis
It’s no secret that Muslim extremists have a binary view of the world. There are the good people and there are the bad people. Obviously, these Muslim extremists, or Islamists, would claim that they belong to the first group. That’s the staging ground for a grander agenda. Their special-ness extends to within the Muslim community [...]
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