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June 10, 2024

Jihad Is More Than Violence

The word “jihad” is clearly defined in Islamic doctrine, unlike other confusing words such as “Islamism,” “extremism,” “fundamentalism,” or “terrorism,” which have no doctrinal basis. Jihad means effort or striving. The aim of jihad is to establish the...

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June 10, 2024

Cultural Event, Religious Act or Political Tactics?

At the end of Ramadan, it is customary for Islamic communities to pray en masse in public areas. Once limited to Islamic countries, this spectacle can now be seen in cities like Dresden, Germany where hundreds of members of the local Islamic community...

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June 4, 2024

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Established in 1982 by the United Nations, the focus of this day is to “acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.” Islamic political doctrine describes how to treat Kafirs...

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May 20, 2024

Avoiding Global Islamic Monoculture

Every year on May 21, the United Nations observes World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. On this day, the UN focuses on the richness of the world’s cultures as well as the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace...

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May 14, 2024

International Day of Living Together in Peace

The United Nations established this day to “uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony.” In two previous posts (Submission of the Kafir in Islamic...

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