Muslims Speak Out

Liberating Islam

ENGLAND: In Islam, there can be no compulsion or coercion in matters of faith not only because it is explicitly forbidden in the Qur'an but also because free conscious and choice and willing submission are foundational to the first pillar (declaration of faith) and essential to the very definition of "Islam."  MORE »

ABDULLAH AL-TAYER

Jihad Unjustified, Illogical

SAUDI ARABIA: I see that there are neither logical justifications nor grounds for this kind of Jihad in the present-day. more »

MUSTAFA CERIC

Culture at Issue, not Faith

BOSNIA: In some parts of the Muslim World women are treated badly, not because of Islam's view on women but low culture. more »

ALI GOMAA

Free to Believe, or Not

EGYPT: Can a person who is Muslim choose a religion other than Islam? The answer is yes. more » | Wednesday Statement
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