Heroes of Nonviolence
Most Americans have heard of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., but knowledge of nonviolence often stops there. Author Ronald Sider reminds us of the ancient story of the Hebrew midwives who refused to follow Pharaoh's order to kill male Hebrew babies (Ex. 1: 15-17, Qur'an 28) and of first century Jews who lay on the ground offering themselves to be slaughtered rather than pay tribute to images of Caesar.
Muslim Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, at left, was a contemporary and great friend of Mohandas Gandhi. Born in what is now Pakistan among the fierce Pathan people, he mustered a nonviolent army of over 80,000 Soldiers of God who struggled nonviolently for almost twenty years for independence and freedom. Dying at age 98, imprisoned for one third of his life, he exemplified the courage, compassion and forgiveness called for in the Qur'an. |
Islam on Violence and Terrorism
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We wish there was a resource we could recommend for step=by=step guidelines on inspired, spiritually grounded, skillful conversations about controversial issues regarding Islam and Muslims - but there isn't. Marshall Rosenberg's work is the closest we know. The rest of the resources listed below are heavier on inspiration than on practical steps for beginners. If you know of any, please let us know and we'll post it in big letters.
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