French president Nicolas Sarkozy recently defended the notion of “positive secularism” which allows place for religion in the public sphere. While Sarkozy has not introduced any real reform, making the statement in speeches in Rome in December 2007 and in Riyad in January 2008, the suggestion has created fierce debate. In the past Sarkozy has…
Here is text for Test Article 1: Lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer John Zorn’s most popular Masada line-up—the chamber sextet, Bar Kokhba. Although Zorn’s reputation as the enfant terrible of music has followed him since the early ’80s, his various Masada projects have been universally acclaimed, which showcase a…
The Fiqh Council of North America wishes to reaffirm Islam’s condemnation of terrorism and religious extremism. Islam strictly condemns religious extremism and the use of violence against innocent lives. There is no justification in Islam for extremism or terrorism. Targeting civilians’ life and property through suicide bombings or any other method of attack is haram…
More than 130 Muslim scholars have written to Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian leaders urging greater understanding between the two faiths. The letter says that world peace could depend on improved relations between Muslims and Christians. It identifies the principles of accepting only one god and living in peace with one’s neighbours as common…
The fatwa below is the one that allegedly inspired the recent twelve-page document titled, “Participation in the Elections,” circulating in Brussels. The Belgian document called for a boycott of the June 10, 2007 Belgian election. Praise be to the almighty Allah and may the peace of Allah and his Mercy be upon the Messenger Muhammad,…
