Articles

We spoke in a previous article, and we will continue to consider in subsequent articles, about the difficulties in communication between the Islamic and other civilizations. In this article we wonder: What is the purpose of communication? The purpose of this particular form of communication is to search for points of convergence through logic, reason... read more

We mentioned in the previous article that the process of communication tries to overcome psychological and cultural barriers to extend bridges between civilizations. It looks to provide alternatives for the perpetual and sterile conflict that we find ourselves in. We pointed out that achieving this requires five steps. We will mention some of these steps... read more

Some time ago, I visited Britain on the invitation of a number of Muslim associations. We were given a two-pronged program: one part included lectures and meetings with the leaders of the Muslim community in London and other cities. The second part of our trip involved meeting with British officials, including Britain’s attorney general and... read more

Does Islam promote a position of fanaticism and narrow-mindedness; or interaction and dialogue? Love and justice are the controls of the relationship of Islam with the ‘other’. This is provided that the ‘other’ neither forces us to leave Islam nor expels us out of our lands. The Qur’an explicitly states this concept in the verse... read more

In the previous article we spoke of the need to focus on the common ground between our Islamic civilization and other civilizations. This includes the religious values shared by the followers of heavenly messages: “Say: (O Muhammad) “O People of the Scripture! Come to a word that is just between us and you“.” (Al-Imran 3:64)... read more