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The tendency among some authors to exaggerate the distinction between the West and Islam is grounded in a proposed polarity based on mutual suspicion and hatred, or on fear.
Are Arabs racists? Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim posed the question and answered it in the affirmative. In spite of the fact that Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim is a sociologist, Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim ignores some important points while making his claim of the Arab racism.
Sheikh al-Qaradawi responded to a question about the abduction of American civilians in Iraq and explained that Americans came to Iraq as invaders and all of them are combatants who should be fought. Some foreign and Arab media outlets picked up Sheikh Al-Qaradawi's answer and added to it words...
We were optimistic while following up inter-religious dialogues among religious leaders of the three major religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism. All these initiatives ultimately helped in building trust between the Islamic World and the West. But, the Bush administration turned the situation...
The discussion following the lecture was interesting and covering topics like dialogue, distorted reporting, church building and missionary work.
This lecture forms the background to Lord Carey’s lecture in July in Cairo. Lord Carey explained his purpose of seeking to build bridges of understanding between Islam and Christianity. “Compassion and understanding are the only tools to handle hatred and violence.” For understanding also critical...
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, during his recent visit to Cairo, he emphasized that there are some people behind the fierce attack against Islam. He thinks that they have political interests invested in defaming Islam and associating it with terrorism. The interview tackled other issues as...
Last Sunday’s church bombings has ignited worry and caution among Iraqis who fear the outbreak of sectarian battles between Muslims and Christians. It was especially shocking that the churches were full of worshippers when the bombings took place. The attacks were the first to target Christians...
The events of September 11 may push the world to adopt the idea of the clash of civilizations, but they also emphasize the need for dialogue between and among civilizations. I do not accept the idea that the future carries increasing violence, deeper bitterness and spiteful dialogues between and...
The Islamic communities need different sources to form the minds and souls of the people. The mass media and the preachers who are aware of the realities of life and the truths of the religion have a very important role to play. The mass media should give opportunity to the scholars and clergymen...

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