Wednesday, January 7th

"If they incline to peace, you also incline
to it, and put your trust in Allah."
-Surat-an-Nisaa (4), ayah 94

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"The Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy has for seven years played a critical role in setting out a vision of a Muslim world that would be modern and democratic, in promoting debate about the political development of the Middle East, and in promoting better appreciation of Islam at a time when distrust and misunderstanding are rampant."
-- Francis Fukuyama
Johns Hopkins University
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The 4th Berlin Forum for Progressive Muslims

Dr. Radwan A. Masmoud, President of CSID,participated in the 4th Berlin Forum for Progressive Muslims, organized the 16 - 18 October 2008 on
"Political Thought in Islam: State, Religion and Governance", at the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation, in Berlin, Germany.

In his introductory comments, George Khoury mentioned that religions in general and Islam in particular are going to play an increasingly important role in world affairs in the 21st century. Progressive Muslims are trying to reconcile Islam with modernity and develop models for the future.

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Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East

Keynote Address by Abdul Aziz Said

USAID Ramadan Iftar
September 16, 2008

Salamun Alaykum (May peace abide with you). On the blessed time of Ramadan:
Let us remember the children, women and men everywhere
who live with injustice, violence and poverty
as their constant companions.
2009 Membership

Fatwa on Zakat for CSID
“Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah. and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom”. [al-Tawba, verse 60]

9th Annual Conference Report
Political Islam and Democracy -
What do Islamists and Islamic Movements want?


CSID's 9th Annual Conference
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Washington DC

Conference Report

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9th Annual Conference

Political Islam and Democracy - What do Islamists and Islamic Movements want?


Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC

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