Articles

Difference amongst the people of truth is both permissible and a reality, and as long as it is within the boundaries of sharia and its regulations it is not blameworthy; rather, it is praiseworthy and a source of intellectual enrichment, and a means to arrive at a proper decision, for what is the principle of... read more

By activating the values of noble character – and not just human rights, which represent the bare minimum essential for human coexistence – like clemency, compassion and altruism, solidarity, helping the poor and disabled without regard to race, religion or national origin – we would advance a new concept or understanding of humanity beyond the... read more

Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah’s lecture to Muslim Americans in Washington: There is no contradiction between Islam and devotion to civil society, social culture, and coexistence with others; it is essential to Islam. Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah gave a public lecture to Muslims in Washington, arranged by the ADAMS Center, in which he stressed the importance... read more

The days and nights pass, as do the centuries and successive generations, and your light ever shines, and the fragrance of your remembrance penetrates throughout, your gentle cascade falls throughout, and your call to humanity remains timeless and universal: {O Mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single soul} – Quran. How then, can... read more

The judicious often complain of the confrontational approach between civilizations on the subject of communication. They complain about the ‘burning of bridges’, but what can be done to put an end to this confrontation? Arguably, one of the main solutions is to focus on the common ground between civilizations. This first step towards commonality was... read more