Tuesday, 01 July 2008 | Ahmad Syafii Maarif

Introduction          If all religions are, theoretically and theologically, anti-violence and pro-peace, why did many of their followers in certain eras of history for certain reasons commit violence,...
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 | Azyumardi Azra, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University

The rise of radical Islam, no doubt, has created a number of challenges for the Muslim and international world. Therefore, all concerned Muslims should find ways in which these challenges can be rightly and sufficiently addressed. Taking into...
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 | Habib Chirzin, Islamic Forum on Peace, Human Rights and Development

In the age of globalized human community and shrinking world, interfaith dialogue and action is no longer just commendable endeavor but a historical necessity. Dialogue is not mere communication of words, but a new way of understanding, thinking and...
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