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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.

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.

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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With Muslim Communities in the US

Imam Yahya Hendi believes that the strength of Muslims lies within their moderation, open mindedness, ability to integrate in their country (USA) and in their stand for America's security, peace and progress.

Imam Yahya Hendi meets with National Muslim Imams and Scholars

Imam Yahya Hendi is with refugees from Bosnia in New Jersey

Imam Yahya Hendi calls on Muslim scholars to look into Islamic Law with a new critical eye.

Imam Yahya Hendi meets with the Imam of Phoenix, AZ mosque after Eid prayer service he presided over.

Imam Yahya Hendi welcomes the Minister of Religious Affairs of Azarbaijan at his office in Washington D.C.

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.

CONFUCIUS: Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

1. World Conference of Religions for Peace

2. Global Peace Works

3. Religions for Peace

4. Interfaithnews.com

Jewish Service, Muslim Speaker, Christian Honorees -- A Tribute to the Legacy of Martin Luther King
by Barbara Birt
Jan. 18, 2008 --

Rabbi Arthur F. Starr began the annual Martin Luther King Day service at the Jewish Synagogue Friday night by calling on everyone to join in singing "Kumbaya" -- a song that popular culture relegates to the likes of a summer-camp bonfire....

Annual King Day Ceremony at Synagogue to Include Muslim Imam
by Barbara Birt
Jan. 14, 2008 --

A nationally renowned leader in the world of interfaith relations will deliver the keynote speech Friday at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat Service at the St. Thomas Synagogue, where six teens will be honored....