Muslims Speak Out

Fatwa Against Terrorism

UNITED STATES: Terrorism, suicide bombings or any other kind of bombings, shootings or violence that target civilians are totally forbidden in Islam and there is no justification for these acts. A body of Muslim jurists known as the Fiqh Council of North America has issued a strong Fatwa (religious ruling) against terrorism and suicide bombing. This Fatwa has been endorsed by hundreds of Islamic centers and mosques throughout North America. MORE »

ABDAL HAKIM MURAD

Western Islam

ENGLAND: Many people, including myself, consider themselves to be both Western and Muslim.  more »

ABDUL MUNIR MALKHAN

Jihad Against Violence

INDONESIA: True jihad consists of opposing (suicide bombings), in the name of God and His religion. more »

USAMA HASAN

Freedom to Believe

ENGLAND: The predominant modern Muslim view no longer regards apostasy as a crime. more »
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Islam is now seen as the refuge of those who violently reject western society, and that is a road to the discrediting the religion itself.
- KHYBER JONES
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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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