…scholars, included women from the legal, medical, educational, social services, and other professions. It was agreed that many of the issues raised will need to be treated from all these…
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…of his view that his religion permitted him to act as he did.” The ruling is a good first step toward undoing a misperception that Muslim culture condones violence against…
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…a broad-based debate among Muslims concerned about the correct Islamic point of view on the subject. This article contributes to the debate by analyzing Islamic constitutionalism’s position on democratic governance….
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…serious Muslim scholars and activists are themselves troubled by these Pakistani laws regarding zina and rape. They view them as incompatible with basic Qur’anic principles and the prophetic tradition.” Read more here….
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…and civil liberties, and hopes to promote education so as to ensure the protection of civil rights and religious freedom in this country. To view the PBS segment, please click here….
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…Caliph, Aisha presents a viable model for Muslim women challenging the minority extremist view that Islam prohibits women’s education, and thus limits their financial capabilities. Ms. Abdelkader also explained how…
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…federal building. The basic arguments in support of capital punishment derive from two concepts: retribution and deterrence. In discussing the Islamic view of capital punishment, we shall therefore focus on…
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…bolstered by the Islamic worldview and the basic principles of Islamic ethics. These are clearly articulated in the Qur’an and hadith. By adopting this comprehensive approach, we signal our refusal…
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