Category - muslim

Freedom, responsibility, respect…and Islam

Dilwar Hussain — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:20:43 +0000

It is possible to create an alternative discourse on Muslim approaches to free speech, by re-reading aspects of Islamic teachings, says Dilwar Hussain, responding to issues raised by the Convention on Modern Liberty.

British Muslims take a stand against rise in anti-semitism

staff writers — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:21:31 +0000

Twenty-two prominent British Muslims have signed a joint letter denouncing anti-semitic attacks and calling for continued vigilance against anti-Jewish attacks, and have circulated it to mosques across the country.

Inaugural Catholic-Muslim dialogue affirms freedom of belief

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:21:40 +0000

An inaugural Roman Catholic-Muslim Forum has affirmed the right of individuals and communities to practise their religion in private and in public, while also rejecting terrorism in the name of religion.

Archbishop urges Christians and Muslims to create fairer lending

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:37:04 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has said greed is the root cause of the current economic crisis and he has called on Christians and Muslims to work together to decide upon a fairer system of borrowing and lending.

Peace calls after wave of attacks in the Philippines

staff writers — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:45:23 +0100

Christian and Muslim groups are urging a peaceful resolution following attacks allegedly by groups linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao in the Philippines, and retaliation by government troops.

Christian officer in the Philippines promotes love of Muslims

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:32:14 +0100

A Filipino army officer, who fought against Muslim secessionist rebels in southern Philippines, says he realised that somehow the cycle of violence must end, so he helped pioneer Project I.S.L.A.M., or I Sincerely Love All Muslims.

Muslim and Christian women work for 'peace through religion'

agency reporter — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:29:06 +0100

Twenty Christian and Muslim women will meet together in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the beginning of next month, as part of an ongoing practical dialogue and conflict transformation process called 'Moving towards peace through religion'.

YMCA celebrates 130 years of open doors in Jerusalem

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:38:41 +0100

The Jerusalem International YMCA is this year marking the 130th anniversary of when it first opened its doors in the back of a Christian bookstore inside the Old City's Jaffa Gate during the days of Ottoman rule in 1878.

Faith school judgement fails to consider human rights angle

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:24:44 +0100

Supporters of inclusive schooling have expressed disappointment at a high court judgment that fails to consider seriously religious discrimination under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Muslim TV Channel launches interfaith game show in UK

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:47:37 +0100

An interfaith television game show in which Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh contestants compete against one another for cash prizes is to be broadcast weekly from the London studios of the Islam Channel from mid-June.