World Religious leaders meet in Rome and Florence In two separate international conferences, both co-sponsored by a myriad of interreligious and civil organizations with patronage by municipal and Church officials, delegates of the world’s major religions and spiritual movements recently …
Vatican joins King Abdullah intl center for cultural, religious dialogue The Vatican joined an international organization for cultural dialogue, founded by Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, as a founding observer on Thursday. The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious …
Condemning TerrorismThis booklet is a selection of statements issued by Muslim scholars and Muslim organisations condemning terrorism. Many of the statements were made after the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks which were perpetrated in the name of Islam. Although countless Muslim …
MILF signs peace agreement with Philippine government, World Interfaith Harmony Week to be held in February The World Interfaith Harmony Week, (WIHW) will be held in the Philippines in February 2013. The confirmation appeared today on the website of the …
The Qur’an and CombatImam Mahmoud Muhammad ShaltutThanks be to God, and peace be upon His Messenger, Muhammad, who was sent by God as a mercy to all mankind. God Revealed the Holy Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad to clarify all …
Program associate remarks from U.N. panel exploring resources and best practices for successful interfaith relations On Thursday, Sept. 27, ICNY’s program associate Dr. Sarah Sayeed spoke at a panel exploring resources and best practices for successful interfaith relations, arranged by …
Five-Year Anniversary of ‘A Common Word’ Initiative October 13, 2012 marks the fifth anniversary of the ‘A Common Word’ Open Letter sent by 138 Muslim scholars and leaders to Christian leaders worldwide. In this time, ACW has become the most …
A Common Word Between Us and You 5 Year Anniversary EditionLanguage: English(Paperback, 275 pages)Download this PDF
Interfaith group protests ad that says ‘Support Israel. Defeat Jihad’ Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders gathered in New York to protest advertisements that claim “Support Israel. Defeat Jihad” smattered across 10 city subways stations Monday and to debut a …
Why Should Muslims Visit Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa? Dr Wasfi KailaniLanguage: English/Arabic (Paperback, pages: 45)Download this PDFBuy for $4.99
Interfaith coalition offers 9/11 prayers for Newark commuters: Rabbi, imam, and bishop lead healing ritual An imam, a rabbi, and an Episcopal bishop joined in morning prayers for peace in front of Newark Penn Station on Sept. 11 on the …
Holy See to address international interfaith conference in Istanbul Muslim and Christian perspectives on the Arab Spring and peace in the Middle East are the theme of an international interfaith conference in Istanbul, Turkey September 7-8. Turkish Prime Minister Recep …
Major Interfaith, Govt. Leaders Meet in DC to Protect Religious Freedoms in US, Abroad Major interfaith leaders and government officials will come together this weekend at the Islamic Society of North America’s 49th annual convention to address civil rights challenges …
Govt to create inter-faith council for religious harmony: Rehman Malik Interior Minister Rehman Malik, in an interview with Radio Pakistan, has said that the government is going to constitute an inter-faith council to create harmony in the country. He said …
Local mosque fights Islamophobia with interfaith dialogue during Ramadan Last Saturday the Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) in Dearborn Heights hosted an Interfaith Iftar Dinner that brought out a variety of guests including the mayor of Dearborn Heights, civil rights …
DCMF and UNAOC partners to promote intercultural dialogue Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) is partnering with United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) to enhance dialogue and develop tolerance between people of different nations. Promoting dialogue and tolerance creatively The …
American Team Wears Hijab to Support Captain Cheering up their Muslim teammate, a Floridian high school football team decided to don hijab before their season finale game to show solidarity with their Muslim captain who has been taunted repeatedly over …
Pakistan to launch TV channel on interfaith harmony soon In an extremely polarized society like Pakistan, there is a need to promote peace and interfaith harmony amongst the masses. The message can be better disseminated through media and that’s why …
Kenyan Muslims, Christians Vow To Prevent Violence Kenyan clerics across the religious divide vowed Tuesday to not allow sectarian violence to erupt following attacks on churches over the weekend that killed at least 15 people. The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya …
of the International Joint Delegation of The World Council of Churches and The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, May 2012Download this PDF
Interfaith event to support Muslims in St. Anthony for building an Islamic center Three churches in St. Anthony plan to hold an interfaith gathering Sunday between Christian and Muslim leaders in response to anti-Islamic comments made at a City Council …
Interfaith document announced in UK aim to build understanding, respect and partnershipThe Department for International Development yesterday announced a major new document setting out its relationship with faith groups. The ‘Faith Partnership Principles’ were launched by Secretary of State, Andrew …
On the Israeli Demand for Recognition of a ‘Jewish State’Sari NusseibehDownload this PDFBuy for $4.99
Meeting in Beirut, interfaith leaders work toward Middle East peace A landmark three-day Christian-Muslim peace conference concluded on a hopeful note here by issuing an appeal to religious leaders and institutions to collaborate on promoting human rights, self-determination, peaceful co-existence, …
Phillipines House passes bill declaring 1st Week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill declaring every first week of February of each year as World Interfaith Harmony …
A window on the West in Saudi Arabia Sprawling, second-floor office suite in the Saudi capital is home to an experiment that says a lot about how this oil-rich kingdom is changing. The Western Studies Institute is the first non-governmental …
Fourth Congress of World and Traditional Religions Is Opened in Astana The fourth congress of world and traditional religions started its work at the Palace of peace and accord in Astana, a correspondent of “Interfax-Kazakhstan” agency informed. The main theme …
Christian and Muslim leaders visit Nigeria An inter-religious delegation of senior Muslim and Christian leaders has begun a fact-finding visit to Nigeria on 22 May, where in recent months an increase in violence has threatened relations between the two religious …
Common Values Unite Muslims Christians Reaching a common message of mercy, respect and caring for the weak, Muslim and Christian leaders from across the Middle East and Denmark wrapped up a three-day conference in Beirut aimed at enhancing understanding between …
Fight Islamophobia, OIC Urges World Amid hostile sentiments against Muslim minorities in several Western countries, the world’s largest Muslim group has called for concerted effort to stop growing campaigns against Muslims and their faith around the globe. “Islamophobia is on …
Faith groups voice support for Brookfield mosque in advance of public hearing Three faith-based organizations issued separate statements this week in support of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee’s proposed Brookfield mosque, in advance of the public hearing on the project …
The Concept of Faith in IslamHabib Ali al-JifriFrom November 21-23, 2011, the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought hosted the second seminar of the Catholic-Muslim Forum at the Baptism Site, Jordan. The Forum is one of the fruits of …
Trinidad and Tobago Consulate Launches New York-Based Interfaith Council The scene was idyllic as a range of religion-cultural expressions graced York College Performing Arts Center. Invocations, Quranic recitation, Indian classical dances, Roman Catholic liturgy, Orisa libations, and the tolling bells …
Narrowing Islam-West cultural gap The two-day seminar, to be organized by the Ministry of Higher Education in collaboration with the King Abdul Aziz University, is another major step in support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s call …
OIC hosts delegation from UN Alliance of CivilizationThe OIC organized a program for the 12-member European and North American delegation, from April 11-13. It included visits to NGOs, economic and business institutions, higher education and media institutions as well as …
Moving from Interfaith Dialogue to Common Action Faiths working together can be a formula for successful positive action rather than a recipe for disaster. If you were to believe everything that you read in the mainstream media, then the idea …
Interfaith Effort Boosts Latin Ties: Jews and Muslims Meet To Work Out Differences While international attention is focused on relations between Jews and Muslims in Europe, following the Toulouse shooting, attempts are under way to strengthen ties between the two …
Monotheistic faith leaders launch blog A rabbi, a priest and an imam are sharing a new blog to offer their respective faith’s perspective on current issues and common human problems. They hope to provide a model for getting along in …
Asia-Pacific interfaith talks yield Semarang Plan of Action The five-day Asia-Pacific interfaith dialogue forum held in Semarang, Central Java, officially closed on Thursday, having produced an agreement dubbed the Semarang Plan of Action, which underlines the urgent need for participating …
St. Petersburg Peace Council Makes Plans for the Year A regular session of the Northwest Russia Peace Council with participation of Ambassadors for Peace took place in St. Petersburg on March 3. A report about the recent Religious Youth Service …
Interfaith consolidation initiative praised Parliament speakers of G20 states stressed Sunday the importance of the initiative by King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, which aims to consolidate the concept of interfaith dialogue as a basis for peaceful coexistence …
Reason and Rationality in the Qur’an Dr Ibrahim KalinFrom November 21-23, 2011, the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought hosted the Second Seminar of the Catholic-Muslim Forum at the Baptism Site, Jordan. The Forum is one of the fruits …
Islam and PeaceDr Ibrahim KalinThis question haunts the minds of many people concerned about religion in one way or another. For the critics of religion, the answer is usually in the affirmative, and it is easy to cite examples from …
Warfare in the Qur’anProfessor Joel HaywardThis book analyses the Qur’an and attempts to explain its codes of conduct in order to determine what the Qur’an actually requires or permits Muslims to do in terms of the use of military force. …
Interfaith leader urges religious cooperation Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core Eboo Patel spoke at Langford Auditorium Tuesday night, urging Vanderbilt students and the Nashville community as a whole to rethink their approach to religious differences. Patel is an …
World Interfaith Harmony Week Uplifts UN General Assembly A rare event took place in the UN General Assembly on February 7, 2012: religious and secular leaders from around the world gathered to affirm “Common Ground for the Common Good,” marking …
The World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrated its second successful year spreading peace, compassion and harmony around the globe. United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, at the concluding day of the World Interfaith Harmony Week I am pleased to address this special event, …
Over 100 events took place around the world in commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week. A number of interfaith activists and organizations set their differences aside and were united under one roof sharing a meal, chanting prayers, dancing, and …
World Interfaith Harmony Week round the corner! We have just 2 days before the World Interfaith Harmony Week begins; this is still plenty of time to organize an event. Over the past week we’ve seen a near doubling of events …
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