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ISLAM PEACEMAKING,
CONFLICT RESOLUTION, NONVIOLENCE
Compiled by Dick
Bennett for a Culture of Peace and Justice.
Contents: Islam Peacemaking
Ann Norton, On the Muslim Question
Books on Muslim Peacemaking in Reverse Chronological Order of
Publication
Conover, Muhammad 2013 (for young people)
Mustafa Akyol, Islam without Extremes 2011
Amitabh Pal, “Islam” Means Peace 2011
Jamar-ul Huda, Crescent and Dove 2010
Majid, A Call for Heresy 2009:
promotes “a long-overdue revival
of dissent.”
Aslandogan and
Hunt. Muslim Citizens of the Globalized World 2007: “identifies
the common values and visions of peace Muslims share.”
the common values and visions of peace Muslims share.”
Karen
Armstrong, Muhammad: A Prophet for Our
Time 2006. “founded a religion
and cultural tradition that was not based on the sword but whose name—
“Islam”—signified peace and reconciliation” (202)
and cultural tradition that was not based on the sword but whose name—
“Islam”—signified peace and reconciliation” (202)
Mohammed
Abu-Nimer, Nonviolence and Peacebuilding
in Islam 2003
Muslim Peace Organizations
Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community
Hameed Naseem. “Ahmadiyya
Muslims” and “’People of the Book’”
Muslim Peace News
ALIF Institute
Film, Fordson
High School
Anne Norton, On the Muslim Question
Publisher: . . . .In this fearless, original, and
surprising book, Anne Norton demolishes the notion that there is a "clash
of civilizations" between the West and Islam. What is really in question,
she argues, is the West's commitment to its own ideals: to democracy and the
Enlightenment trinity of liberty, equality, and fraternity. In the most
fundamental sense, the Muslim question is about the values not of Islamic, but
of Western, civilization. . . .
Ultimately,
Norton provides a new vision of a richer and more diverse democratic life in
the West, one that makes room for Muslims rather than scapegoating them for the
West's own anxieties.
Anne Norton is
professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania.
Endorsement:
"This is
an extraordinary book--an impassioned, astute, and erudite critique that strongly
refutes the 'clash of civilizations' rhetoric and the stereotypes shaping
contemporary discussions of Muslims in the West. It further proposes a concrete
alternative vision of democracy in diverse societies. The argument is original
and sophisticated and the writing is beautiful--graceful, assertive, and clear.
I think this book will achieve instant status as a classic of our
time."--Joan W. Scott, Institute for Advanced Study
BOOKS ON ISLAM in reverse chronological order–
Muhammad: The
Story of a Prophet and Reformer by Sarah Conover. 2013. Rev. Publisher’s Weekly, 2013. [See Armstrong below]
Conover, author of multiple religion books including the
prize-winning Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful
Signs: A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents, adds herself
to the growing list of biographers of the Prophet Muhammad. Her approach has a
twist, though: aiming at teen readers, she adds imaginative, descriptive
details and writes narratively—a departure from straightforward exposition.
Conover makes an effort to include accurate sayings and customs (hadith) of
Muhammad, interspersed with details of desert life. Stories well known to
Muslims, such as how a spider at a cave’s mouth saved Muhammad’s life, and how
Muhammad’s camel picked the location of the prophet’s Medina house, shore up
areas where she took poetic liberties in, for example, dialogue. Carefully
separating the facts from the liberties in an appendix, which also includes a
time line and glossary, Conover ends her tale with the arrival of Muhammad in
Medina, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In her talented hands,
Muhammad’s story stays rooted in tradition, but takes on new dimensions that
all readers, even seasoned ones, will appreciate and enjoy. Ages 12–up. (Sept.)
■
Muhammad
Muhammad
The Story of a Prophet and Reformer
From
Sarah
Conover, co-author of the acclaimed Ayat Jamilah, Beautiful Signs:
A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents, comes a
beautiful new book about Muhammad, revered by Muslims as the Messenger of God.
In
the pages of Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer,
young
readers will encounter a man very different from the figure often
presented in Western popular culture. Drawing from biographies, the Quran, and
hadith, Conover relates the story of a radical prophet who challenged the rich
and powerful, guided his community of followers through a dangerous time of
persecution and exile, formed alliances with people of different beliefs, and preached “love for humanity what you love
for yourself.”
Before
he became one of the most venerated and most misunderstood, religious leaders
in history, Muhammad was an orphaned child and shepherd…
With
ornamental art. For ages 12 and older.
Testimonials
“This is a
luminous introduction to the life and mission of the Prophet Muhammad. I
enjoyed every word of it. It will inspire people of all backgrounds and ages.”
Eboo Patel
Founder
and President, Interfaith Youth Core
“I
recommend this book to all those who are honestly struggling against bigotry
and ignorance. This is a useful tool in the hands of truth seekers and
peacemakers.”
Dr. Sayyid
M. Syeed, National Director
Office for
Interfaith & Community Alliances
Islamic
Society of North America
Mustafa
Akyol
NPR,
A Writer Argues For an 'Islam Without Extremes'
Updated July
26, 2011·
Published July
25, 2011·
Listen to the
Story
Morning Edition
Soon after the
attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, President George Bush argued that terrorists were
perverting the Muslim religion. The president said, "Islam is peace."
But that viewpoint is often drowned out today. Extremists claim that they
represent Islam. And many Americans have come to question the entire faith,
seeing it as violent or oppressive.
Turkish
journalist makes a case for putting Islam in a different light in his new book,
Islam without Extremes. In it, he
traces moderation, even liberalism, throughout the history of Islam. And he
tells Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep that he believes the religion
should not be defined by violent extremists.
"There are
obviously violent, intolerant Muslims out there, but whether they really
represent Muslims or not is a big question," Akyol says. "And my
answer is 'No.'"
Akyol argues
that a proper reading of Islam makes plenty of room for peace and human rights.
And he says that the religion relies too much on outdated interpretations of
its texts.
"I think
the biggest problem is that Islam was articulated, interpreted, in the Medieval
world, by Medieval scholars," Akyol says. "And that interpretation
froze at the time."
As for his own
views, Akyol says that he is a liberal —
in the old sense of the word, meaning that he favors a wide range of freedoms,
including freedom of religion.
TRANSCRIPT
Islam is peace.
. . .
Amitabh Pal on Islam and
nonviolence
by
Eric Stoner | August 5, 2011, 6:13 pm
 After the Arab Spring, few would argue—as
many did until very recently—that nonviolence and Islam are incompatible or
even contradictory. At the same time, however, few still have
any knowledge of the rich history of nonviolence in the Muslim world, which
long predates the uprisings in
That is why “Islam”
Means Peace: Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today,
the new book by Amitabh Pal, the managing editor of the Progressive, is so
important. In addition to writing wonderful chapters on
somewhat more well-known figures in the nonviolence
world like Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Pal tells the story of many obscure
Muslim peacemakers who deserve far more attention—such
as Abdul Kalam Azad, who worked alongside Gandhi in
For anyone not well-versed in Islam, Pal also provides a great primer on the Qur’an, the real
meaning of jihad and how Islam actually spread around the world, effectively
refuting many of the most common myths about the religion. I
recently interviewed Pal for Religion Dispatches about this hidden history
and how the nonviolent movements in the Middle East are shaking up both the
region and the way that the West perceives Islam. Here is an excerpt:
What role have women played in nonviolent
movements in Muslim countries? How might their greater participation in these
actions and campaigns change the gender dynamics in these countries?
I can answer this historically. In the case of Ghaffar Khan’s
movement there was the participation of a surprising number of women, given
how conservative—and you can even argue misogynist—Pashtun society had been
traditionally. They allowed women to participate because he said so and his
honor and stature was such that they couldn’t resist. Back in the 1930s and
1940s, women used to lead their marches! This is just incredible. What power
and influence he must have had to convince them to allow that to happen! Did
that lead to a large scale change in the way that women were perceived in
Pashtun society? No, probably not. Did that perhaps lead to a small, tiny
change? Hopefully yes.
If we leap forward to what’s happening in
In one part of the interview that was cut from the
final version, Pal gives a very powerful response to a question about
the difficulties that many of the ongoing movements in the region still face
that is worth remembering.
What would you say to critics who now point
to
I would urge people to be patient. We live in an age of short
attention spans where everything seems to happen at hyper speed. It took
Gandhi three plus decades. Let’s not forget. He came to India from South
Africa during World War I. It took Martin Luther King a decade or so, from
"Islam" Means Peace:
http://wagingnonviolence.org/2011/08/amitabh-pal-on-islam-and-nonviolence/
Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today
This decisive account
of the role of nonviolence in Islam and Muslim societies, both
historically and in current times, chronicles an often-obscured but
longstanding pacifist tradition.
From the Crusades to September 11th, the prevalent notion among non-Muslims is that Islam was largely spread by the sword and continues to be defined by violence. In fact, that belief is a distortion of the religion's tradition, of its history, and of the actions and beliefs of countless Muslims around the globe today. "Islam" Means Peace: Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today provides a rebuttal to general misperceptions about the religion by documenting its rich tradition of nonviolence. To that end, the book examines the sources of Islam—the Qur'an, the main religious text of Islam, and the Hadith, the deeds and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. It contests the prevalent notion that Islam is built on violence in part by illuminating the role of the tolerant, mystical tradition of Sufism in Islam, while at the same time examining the misunderstood place of jihad in the religion. The book is not, however, a historical or theological treatise. Rather, it focuses on the tradition of nonviolence in modern Muslim societies. By spotlighting recent peaceful protest movements in Muslim communities, the book underscores the truly global and multicultural nature of the Islamic tradition of nonviolence. The findings here will be invaluable for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, revealing an alternative tradition both can embrace. Features • Voices of leading nonviolence activists, such as Nobel Peace Prize-winner Shirin Ebadi, Mubarak Awad, Gene Sharp, and rock star Salman Ahmad, that make the history of nonviolent activism immediate and up to date • A bibliography listing a wide array of source materials Highlights • Highlights the important role of nonviolence in Islam and the myriad sources of inspiration for nonviolence available in Muslim holy literature, countering the pervasive stereotype of Islam as a violent religion • Emphasizes how intrinsic Sufism—the mystical, peaceful branch of Islam—is to the religion and reveals a different history of Islam where the religion was spread peacefully, often by Sufi mystic orders • Presents an alternative, much less violent interpretation of jihad • Discusses the war in Kosovo and the history of nonviolent action in Pakistan and Palestine/Israel, among others, in ways that will expand the understanding
“Amitabh
Pal discusses Muslim Principle of Nonviolence on C-SPAN.” Santa Barbara, Calif.
— 2011-08-18 —
Author Amitabh
Pal will be appearing on C-SPAN to discuss topics from his book "Islam"
Means Peace: Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today
(Praeger, 2011). Pal provides
a rebuttal to general misperceptions about the religion by documenting its
rich tradition of nonviolence. The book examines the sources of
Islam—the Qur'an, the main religious text of Islam, and the Hadith, the deeds
and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. It contests the prevalent notion that
Islam is built on violence in part by illuminating the role of the tolerant,
mystical tradition of Sufism in Islam, while at the same time examining the
misunderstood place of jihad in the religion. Amitabh Pal is managing editor of The Progressive magazine, founded in 1909, and coeditor of the Progressive Media Project, an op-ed service, in http://www.abc-clio.com/PressView.aspx?id=2147510100
For
more information click here.
“Islam in
contemporary
Saritoprak,
Zeki. “An Islamic Approach to Peace
and Nonviolence: A Turkish Experience.
The Muslim World (July 2005).
Tatari,
Eren. “Does the Qur’an Sanction
War?” The Fountain (Sept.-Oct. 2011).
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Peace and
Conflict Resolution in Islam
Edited by Qamar-ul
Huda
Preface by HRH Prince
Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal
October 2010
Crescent and Dove looks at the relationship between contemporary Islam and peacemaking by tackling the diverse interpretations, concepts, and problems in the field of Islamic peacemaking. It addresses both theory and practice by delving into the intellectual heritage of Islam to discuss historical examples of addressing conflict in Islam and exploring the practical challenges of contemporary peacemaking in Arab countries,
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Crescent & Dove: Peace and Conflict Resolution in
Islam with Qamar-ul Huda
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
 The Rumi Forum presented "Crescent & Dove:
Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam" with Qamar-ul Huda
In the face of overwhelming attention to
extremist movements and the fundamentalist Islam they often espouse,
exploration of peacemaking and conflict resolution in Muslim communities is
especially timely. Crescent and Dove looks at the relationship
between contemporary Islam and peacemaking by tackling the diverse
interpretations, concepts, and problems in the field of Islamic peacemaking.
Although Islamic law
requires followers to preserve and protect life, and peacemaking efforts
arise in Muslim communities everywhere, those who advocate for Islamic
principles of nonviolence and peacebuilding, as well as traditional methods
of conflict resolution, face serious challenges. Writing from their
perspective as Muslim scholars and peacebuilding practitioners, the
contributors offer critical perspectives on what works, what opportunities
exist, and what areas are fertile for effective peacebuilding efforts. Their
experience and analysis demonstrate that fostering a culture of peace in
Muslim communities and building effective conflict resolution practices must
occur within an Islamic framework and must engage Muslim leaders.
Crescent and Dove addresses both theory and
practice by delving into the intellectual heritage of Islam to discuss
historical examples of addressing conflict in Islam and exploring the
practical challenges of contemporary peacemaking in Arab countries,
Qamar-ul Huda is a scholar of Islam and
Senior Program Officer in the Religion and Peacemaking Program. He recently
edited book, The Crescent and Dove: Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam
(USIP Press, 2010) provides a critical analysis of nonviolent strategies and
peace building efforts in Muslim communities. . . .
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A Call for Heresy: Why Dissent Is Vital to Islam and America, by Anouar Majid. U of
Minn.
Confronting the fundamentalism that
afflicts both Islam and the United
States
A Call for Heresy discovers unexpected common ground in the deepening
conflict between the Islamic world and the United States United
States
Muslim
Citizens of the Globalized World.
Dec
1, 2007.
Exploring the response and contributions of Muslims and Turkish
Muslims to globalization, including areas such as democratization, scientific
revolution, changing gender roles, and religious diversity, this study
identifies the common values and visions
of peace Muslims share. This study places specific analysis on the Glen
movement, a growing approach to the reunification of faith and reason with
hopes for a peaceful coexistence between liberal democracies and the
religiously diverse.
KAREN
ARMSTRONG, MUHAMMAD (2006), Google Search,
March 26, 2016.
www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-250014-4
Publishers
Weekly
In
a meticulous quest for the historical Muhammad, Armstrong first
traces the West's long history of hostility toward Islam, which it has
stigmatized as a ``religion ...
Nov
28, 2006 - When the Pope spoke of jihad, and when Danish cartoonists
published caricatures of a violent prophet Muhammad,
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6, 2013 - Uploaded by Zarar Bajwa
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Dec
20, 2006 - To glimpse how the vast majority of the world's Muslims
understand their prophet and their faith, Karen Armstrong's short
biography is a good ...
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Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football (2011)
[See laudatory review in Washington R4port on Middle East Affairs (May
2013. –Dick]
'Fordson' follows a high school football team from Dearborn,
Michigan as it prepares for its big cross-town rivalry game during the last
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