Comparative Religion is the study of different religious traditions in order to better understand and appreciate the diversity of beliefs and practices across different cultures and societies. Islam encourages its followers to seek knowledge and understanding of different religions and to engage in respectful dialogue with people of other faiths, to invite others to Islam. In Islam, the term “ahl al-kitab” (People of the Book) is used to refer to Jews and Christians, who are seen as sharing a common religious heritage with Muslims. Here we examine various faith groups, in their beliefs, values, and practices, in the light and guidance of Islamic teachings, and invite all of the world’s various faith-group members to the peace and sanctity of Islam.
The burgeoning landscape of online Islamic propagation, or Dawah, is akin to a richly mixed bag, teeming with a diverse array of actors, approaches, and narratives. This varied spectrum ranges from niche specialists who anchor themselves within their area of …
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A nuanced understanding of the disagreements within Islamic discourse requires us to move away from reductive binary narratives, which often pit tradition against modernity, orthodoxy against progressivism. These binaries can create a falsely polarized landscape that not only marginalizes more …
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