In an article published in the Washington Post on Saturday, December 7, marking the end of Ramadan, King Abdullah called on all Muslims around the world to practice tolerance and coexistence with followers of other religions and to avoid religious extremism and extremists. In his article, King Abdullah states that the true voice of Islam is not the one often heard by the American people. He argues that labeling those who promote hatred in the name of Islam as fundamentalist Muslims is incorrect, as the fundamental teachings of Islam advocate for the establishment of justice, tolerance, and coexistence. The King writes that religious extremists who advocate for intimidation and violence are not acting in accordance with religious teachings but are instead pursuing authoritarianism. Abdullah asserts that violent acts have no relation to 'jihad' because the Prophet of Islam taught Muslims that the greatest jihad is the struggle against one's own self.
King of Jordan: Violent Acts Have No Relation to 'Jihad'
King Abdullah of Jordan published an article urging Muslims worldwide to embrace tolerance and reject extremism, asserting that violent acts are not representative of true Islam or 'jihad'. This statement is significant as it challenges the narrative that associates Islam with violence and highlights the need for interfaith coexistence.
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📰 What Happened
King Abdullah II published an article urging Muslims to embrace tolerance and reject extremism, asserting that violent acts are not representative of true Islam or 'jihad'. He emphasized that the fundamental teachings of Islam promote justice and coexistence.
- The article was published in the Washington Post on December 7, marking the end of Ramadan.
- King Abdullah argues that violent extremists misinterpret Islamic teachings for authoritarian purposes.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The concept of 'jihad' is often misinterpreted in the context of violence, whereas many scholars argue it primarily refers to personal spiritual struggle. King Abdullah's remarks aim to clarify this misunderstanding.
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