Muslims Speak Out

Jihad Misunderstood, Misapplied

EGYPT: Islam forbids suicide, it forbids the taking of one's own life. Islam forbids aggression against others. Attacking civilians, women, children, and the elderly by blowing oneself up is absolutely forbidden in Islam. No excuse can be made for the crimes committed in New York, Spain, and London, and anyone who tries to make excuses for these acts is ignorant of Islamic law. MORE »

ABDULLAH AL-ASKAR

Terrorist Acts an Abomination

SAUDI ARABIA: I would ask the suicide bomber why he or she loves Islam when the intended action will only bring fear and hatred of Islam. more »

MERVE KAVAKCI

Women's Rights or Privileges?

TURKEY: One should not make a comparison between women's rights in Islam and rights in the west. more »

CHANDRA MUZAFFAR

Free to Believe, or Not

MALAYSIA: It is significant that the Qur'an does not prescribe any form of punishment for the apostate. more »
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"On Faith" and Georgetown University asked dozens of the world's leading scholars to discuss Islam's view of violence, human rights and other religions in "Muslims Speak Out." The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life provided analysis of public opinion surveys. more »
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