Understanding an Islamic Framework for Peacebuilding

Understanding an Islamic Framework for Peacebuilding

Authored by Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana (Salam Institute for Peace and Justice & Georgetown University, USA), Mohammed Abu-Nimer (Salam Institute for Peace and Justice & American University, USA) and Amjad Mohamed-Saleem (The Cordoba Foundation)
This paper discusses Islamic traditions of peace and conflict resolution, and argues that nonviolent and the peaceful resolution of conflicts has been an integral aspect of Islamic tradition since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
This paper also discusses various community conflict resolution mechanisms that have been developed and effectively applied to resolve conflicts in the Muslim world such as wasata (mediation), sulha (reconciliation) and hewar (dialogue). With this focus the paper seeks to identify the principles which can be used to justify Islamic teachings against violence and a process of resolving conflict.
This publication includes discussion of:
•    Broad ethics and teachings from an Islamic perspective on avoiding violent conflict.
•    How the peaceful resolution of conflicts has been an integral aspect of Islamic tradition since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
•  How Peacebuilding and conflict resolution mechanisms in the Muslim contexts are informed by assumptions common across religio-cultural traditions
•   Examples of community conflict resolution mechanisms that have been developed and effectively applied to resolve conflicts in the Muslim world
The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 12)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 12)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

 

In this edition, we examine the complex relationship between Iran and the West in the light of the new nuclear deal that has taken place and the challenges for regional security

 

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The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 11)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 11)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

In this edition, we examine the intellectual beginnings of the Muslim Brotherhood with a case study of the organisation in the United Kingdom

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Cordoba Papers: A Call to Action for Muslim Civil Society in Britain

Cordoba Papers: A Call to Action for Muslim Civil Society in Britain

This issue deals with mapping the British Muslim Civil Society.  It provides a vision for  British Muslim organisations to shape an adequate narrative which fits the requirements of a British society within a contemporary context, and contributing towards shaping Britain’s relationships with the Muslim world at a time of mutual interests of political, social and economic nature.

 

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The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 10)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 10)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

In this edition, we attempt to better-understand terrorism; the American War on Terror and the plethora of definitions that abound as well as the people most affected by terrorism and the key perpetrators and instigators of terrorist acts throughout history

 

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The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 9)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 9)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond
The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.
In this edition, we analyse the Saudi state and its Salafi trends
The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 8)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 8)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

In this edition, we analyse the Muslim Brotherhood and the struggles for shaping contemporary Arab identity

 

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The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 7)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol 1 Issue 7)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

In this edition, we provide an insight and analysis into the current situation in Egypt, examinining the concept of justice and democracy

 

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The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol1 Issue 6)

The MENA Report – Analysis and Insights from the Arab World (Vol1 Issue 6)

Aimed at European and Western readerships, the MENA Report aims to provide impartial, accurate and authoritative content and analysis, through The Cordoba Foundation’s unique access to rare and highly important primary sources in the Middle East and beyond

The MENA Report seeks to unpick and unravel some of this, and provide objective and strategic insights into events and developments in the region.

In this edition we have continued our investigation of the authenticity of religious, political and social sets of ideas, as well as traits which have been cast in stone and idealised. Lacking the ability or the will to distinguish between the sacred and the profane, the permissible and the absolute, inhibits the natural ability and will to investigate, reform and remedy.

 

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