Muslims In The West
Tariq Ramadan has written a great new article on the role of Muslims in the west in the evolution of Islam worldwide and in the new reform movement that is being born.
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"Western Muslims will play a decisive role in the evolution of Islam worldwide because of the nature and complexity of the challenges they face, and in this their responsibility is doubly essential. By reflecting on their faith, their principles, and their identity within industrialized, secularized societies, they participate in the reflection the Muslim world must undertake on its relationship with the modern world, its order, and its disorder."
I totally agree that the Muslims living in the west have a very big responsibility to take a more active and positive role in the dialogue between civilizations and in the evolution of Islam.
These muslims should stop identifying themselves as “the other” and complaining that in these places no one loves Islam or Muslims. This unhealthy victim mentality won't do much for them or Islam. They have to stand up, confront their challenges, get involved, adapt to the society around them; all without losing their religions and it's principles.
I think the article is a must read, so check it out: Tariq Ramadan: "It won’t be easy...".
West And Islam As Equals Study: Muslims, Arabs saw pay drop after 9/11 Many Americans Harbor Strong Bias Against U.S. Muslims German Brothel Ad Angers Muslims The Truth About MuslimsI totally agree with you, Muslims living in the west should be stronger and play a positive role in spreading awareness of what Islam really is. I read the article, and it is a wonderful one indeed.
Posted by: Eman-Aqua at January 13, 2005 01:05 PMI wholeheartedly agree.
It's nice to know that after reading the article, I found out that I'm doing what I needed to be doing. And so is my family.
