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outlined in the preceding paragraph can be obtained simply through open-minedconversations. There is need also for more specialized study in the domains of history,sociology, politics and also the religious sciences.” 9 We need to have a middle view inorder to see that Islam is not only violence or war but also love and peace. It takes timeand meditation to accept this but that is where we must turn up.Thirdly, a person with a middle view acknowledges differences and accepts them as asource of attraction rather than a cause of antagonism. Acknowledging their numeroussimilarities, an unrestricted study of Islam and Christianity will surely show that bothreligions have fundamental differences concerning the conception of God, man and theuniverse. Their theological, moral, pastoral and legal approach of the existing realities isquite different. For instance, in Islam, God is not accepted as one in three persons, thedivine nature of Jesus is denied; man does not need redemption through Jesus. InChristianity, Qur’an is not accepted as the final revelation; Muhammad is not the seal ofthe prophets. These differences must bring us closer to others with the intention of lovingthem. I think that it is a great sign of wisdom to love those who think differently from us.Such view becomes a wisdom that seeks for wisdom wherever it can be found.Study Questions 2Without fear, state your view as Islamis concerned. Is it narrow, too wide ormiddle?What are the major weaknesses of anon-Muslim whose mind is narrow ortoo wide vis-à-vis Islam?What are the strengths of a non-Muslimwho has a middle mind vis-à-vis Islam?Frederic N. Mvumbi,OP Page 10 of 85
Summary 2We need to move from narrow mind and too wide mind tomiddle mind. A person with middle view opens his mindand soul to the other side of the sea and desires to know forlove because love becomes more fervent when we know itsobject. He goes into studies in order to have a critical mind,defines his language and expressions and builds a discursivereasoning. Without dishonest compromise, he brings up thedifferences, neglects some and considers some others thatare helpful. Therefore, in spite of the differences betweenChristianity and Islam, which may be destructive, a middleview bearer throws a bridge over the river that separatesthem; a bridge where the two meet and discuss not onlyabout the river but also about the sea. If a narrow view aswell as a wide view of religions lead to things that arehorrible in the sight of God and men of good will, a middlewhich is not an end but a sound instrument that directs themind of those who are moved by the Highest Good.Frederic N. Mvumbi,OP Page 11 of 85
Page 1 and 2: ISLAM FOR BEGINNERSA Handout for te
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Page 12 and 13: LESSON 4A BRIEF HISTORY OF ISLAM1.
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Page 26 and 27: Summary 5 and 6Muhammad was a Makka
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Page 42 and 43: LESSON 9SHARIÀ, ISLAMIC LAWThere a
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LESSON 11LEADERSHIP IN ISLAMWe must
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1. LEADERSHIP, QUID?Since all cultu
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commands and laws; 21 they are, ind
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Al-FATIHAIt is asserted that chrono
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The sura begins with three huruf (l
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terms such as God loves them, belie
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application and groups debating its
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suitable gift, the wealthy accordin
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