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In
the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Fiqh
Council of
North America
(FCNA) July 25, 2005.
The
Fiqh, Jurisprudence, Council of North America (FCNA)
wishes to address the issue of terrorism and how it is
viewed in the Islamic legal and ethical system
Islamic
law has consistently condemned terrorism and extremism in
all forms and under all circumstances, and we reiterate this
unequivocal position. Islam strictly condemns religious extremism
and the use of violence against innocent lives.
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Islam stands clear on issues of Violence
against women: No beating of wives and no abuse of women
This statement is declares that domestic violence
has no room in Islam what so ever. First of all, it should
be clear that the institution of the family in Islam is based
on mutual respect, affection, mercy and love. Any form of
physical or emotional abuse is prohibited. A husband is not
allowed to physically or emotionally harm his wife, and the
wife is not allowed to abuse her husband. |
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A
call for dialogue
Published on September 3, 2006, fredericknewspost.com,
Imam Yahya Hendi
If one were to believe morning news and the
pictures of the recent events in the Middle East, one
would have to conclude that we are at the dawn of a
clash of religions and civilizations.... |
Jews, Muslims and Peace, Yehezkel Landau and
Yahya Hendi, WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: CURRENT DIALOGUE
Issue 41, July 2003
With ongoing violence sapping the spirits of Israelis
and Palestinians, and with the Iraq war generating shock
waves throughout the Middle East, we call on our fellow
Jews and Muslims to join forces with concerned
Christians to transcend this cycle of death and
destruction. Jews and Muslims should be spiritual
allies, not adversaries... |
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Imam Yahya Hendi responds to President Obama's
speech in Cairo
Imam Yahya Hendi called on Muslim to take
President Barak Obama seriously. In a speech to his community
on June 6th, Imam Hendi said: "President Obama did his part
reaching out to Muslims, and now, it is the time for Muslims
worldwide to show leadership and join the world in real efforts
for dialogue.'"
Imam Hendi calls on all Imams to send letters of support to
President Obama, and to use this historic time to connect
with their neighbors for the sake of peace and justice for
all.
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Imam Hendi Honored by FBI
Reacting to the news, Hendi said, "For me, the award
is about the people of Maryland, Muslims, Jews, Christians,
Buddhists, Hindus, people of faith, people of no faith who
have tried in the aftermath of September 11th to reach out
to our law enforcement agencies to say, "What can we
do to help America?"
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Imam Hendi met with the Crown prince Haakon Magnus:
In his early May, 2009 trip to Norway, Imam Hendi met with
the Crown prince Prince Haakon Magnus after his speech on
"Pluralism and Diversity in The United States" |
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Imam Hendi visited Bahrain:
In his trip
to Bahrain in early May, Imam Hendi addressed the issue of
religious pluralism, and women's rights in the Muslim World.
Imam Hendi discussed with Bahraini men and women the role
of ongoing efforts to promote cross-cultural dialogue and
foster mutual understanding between the United States and
the Islamic world. |
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Imam Hendi visited Ivory Coast:
During
his visit to Ivory Coast from June 11-18, 2009, Imam Hendi
spoke about three principles that can help peace efforts in
the world: politics of justice, economics of equity, and covenant
of community. Imam Hendi also stressed in the need to empower
youth and women in order for Africa to develop. |
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ANNE WILSON SCHAEF: Differences challenge assumptions
JEROME NATHANSON: The price of the democratic way
of life is a growing appreciation of people's differences,
not merely as tolerable, but as the essence of a rich and
rewarding human experience.
JIMMY CARTER: We have become not a melting pot but
a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different
yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.
JOHN F. KENNEDY: If we cannot end now our differences,
at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
JOHN F. KENNEDY: The wave of the future is not the
conquest of the world by a single dogmatic creed but the liberation
of the diverse energies of free nations and free men.
BLAISE PASCAL: Do you wish people to think well of
you? Don't speak well of yourself.
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