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Presentation at the CFR. We all know the CFR has questionable links, but listen first and then judge later. The cart goes before the horse?
Throughout history, Muslims made many treaties and agreements to avert war. Islam established internal peace through the Constitution of Medina and external peace by signing more than a thousand treaties and agreements with Europe throughout the Middle Ages. Islam also abolished the practice of blood vengeance from pre-Islamic times and established that only rulers had the right to seek revenge or proclaim jihād.
We do not subscribe to Hegel’s belief that conflict is the driving force in society, that a constant struggle for control is inevitable, and that destruction is a prerequisite for construction.
Islamic values and the fiqh of peace are based on reconciliation and forgiveness, not antagonism.
The original purpose of the Sharī‘ah was to serve peace, but ignorant and distorted interpretations of the Sharī‘ah are now used to serve violence. Also, Sharī‘ah rulings belong to specific historical and societal contexts, which must be taken into consideration when applying historical rulings to modern realities.
It would be impossible for you to agree on everything, and so we call for mutual respect when differences arise. We ask you to acknowledge the value of diversity and the guarantee of freedom and rights to all without trying to enforce one’s views onto others, as Allah has guaranteed each of us the right to think and believe independently.
Rights of non-Muslims. The non-Muslims had the following rights on the condition they “follow” the Muslims:
The voice of the Sheikh is one of the few voices in the wilderness begging and pleading the Muslims to actually practice their religion and not follow the voices of demons. His voice is searching for an audience.
A wise scholar who promotes the concepts of Peace as an inalienable Right of all Mankind – males, females, and children. Blessed are the PeaceMakers. All tyrants and wrongdoers will be brought to account one day that is also undeniable. Peace.