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Sunni and Shi'a Leaders in Michigan to Sign Historic Muslim Code of Honor Today - Muslimah - 05-10-2007
In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dr. Radwan Baytiyeh
Director, Islamic American University
(248) 213-0001 X 227
Sunni and Shi'a Leaders in Michigan to Sign Historic Muslim Code of Honor Today
WASHINGTON, DC - May 10, 2007 (MASNET) In a response to sectarian tension overseas, and in a show of mutuality and respect between the two largest global communities in the Muslim Ummah, prominent leaders from the Sunni and Shi's Muslim communities in Michigan will sign a historic Muslim Code of Honor today, Thursday, May 10th, 2007.
This historic document will establish a framework that will enable the two communities to "live in peace and respect for each other" not only in times of agreement and ease, but also when the two communities are faced with contentious issues and disagreement. The document is also intended to avert the growth of any form of hostility and antagonism between Sunni and Shi’a communities in the United States.
The Code of Honor, which was initiated by Hajj Glalib V. Begg of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan, establishes among other points, that no group should use the rhetoric of takfir (i.e., branding others as non-believers), and that Muslims should recognize all who believe in the supremacy of Allah (Most Exalted and Glorified), and in the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), as believers.
Further, in references to differences in the performance of worship, the Code of Honor stipulates that Muslims should "agree to respect the rules in effect and the authority of the leadership that endorses them in the particular mosque or religious institution where they are the norm."
The Code of Honor also calls on all Muslims to refrain from the distribution of provocative and inflammatory literature (especially from overseas sources), and to work to emphasize our commonality.
The Muslim American Society in Michigan, and its affiliates, were among the organizations that played a leading role in the endorsement of this important agreement.
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Sunni and Shi'a Leaders in Michigan to Sign Historic Muslim Code of Honor Today - Karbala - 05-10-2007
May God bless this initiative. I hope it is replicated in other places as well. Is it not time we united?