April 10, 2006
In this historic contribution to a modern understanding of Islam, Dr. Maher Hathout examines core democratic and human rights principles from an Islamic perspective. Subjects include justice, constitutionalism, democracy, sanctity of life, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the status of women, non-Muslims, property rights, citizenship, freedom of association, freedom of movement, children, security of person, slavery, and social services.
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September 1, 2003
For anyone who wants to understand the post-9/11 world in which we are living, this book is a stimulating read that provides a sensitive, informed perspective on the intersection between Islam and democracy rooted in the principles of liberty and justice for all. -
August 1, 2002
Blending history, spirituality and activism, Ahmed Younis shares his desire toward a new and brighter reality, emphasizing "ijtihad," which mandates that Muslims exercise cognitive ingenuity in taking ownership of America and helping solve American challenges. -
March 25, 2002
Jihad vs. Terrorism is Dr. Maher Hathout's profound and timely critique of the current approaches to understanding the Islamic concept of "jihad." This word, in Arabic, literally means, "Struggle." Rather than its popular media connotation of "holy war," Dr. Hathout explains that the true meaning of "jihad" in Islamic traditions is that of an internal spiritual struggle, focused on individual purification and the promotion of social justice and human rights.
IN THIS SECTION
- Policy Papers
- Human Rights Report Card
- Presidential Primary Toolkit
- 2016 Presidential Voter Guide
- Hate Crimes Paper
- A Nation of Immigrants
- Abusing Women, Abusing Islam
- Building Bridges to Strengthen America
- Counterproductive Counterterrorism
- A Review of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy
- Impact of 9/11 on Young Muslim Americans
- Envisioning Peace
- Post-9/11 Terrorism Database
- Introduction to Muslim America
- Ineffective & Unjust: Fixing Immigration
- Welcome, Palestine?
- No Compulsion in Religion
- On Intervention in Syria
- Congressional Report Card
- Iran Paper
- Current Challenges to the Syrian Revolution
- Exposing Pseudo Experts on Islam
- Muslims & the Making of America
- 2013 LA Mayor Election Guide
- FAQs on Syria Intervention
- Domestic Drones
- International Drones
- Congress, Respond to Hate Crimes
- Muslim Brotherhood Designation
- Safe Spaces After Action Report
- Work to change CVE policies
- Coalition Letters
- Books
- Op-Eds
- Legal Briefs
- Congressional Testimony
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