Ramadan Dialogue 2015: A Time for Introspection

Ramadan Dialogue 2015: A Time for Introspection

DOHA, Qatar, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



In the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, Qatar's Ministry of Endowment and Islamic
Affairs [http://islam.gov.qa ] is hosting its second Ramadan Dialogue conference, building
on the success of the Dialogue sessions that took place last year in Doha. Tapping into
the deep groundswell of spiritual reflection during this sacred period, the Dialogue will
gather together respected scholars in intellectual synergy to deconstruct the complex
issues facing the global Muslim community through a comprehensive, balanced and sincere
debate.



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Spanning across three days, each one-day session will be beamed across televisions
around the region on Al Jazeera Mubasher [http://mubasher.aljazeera.net ] TV on 22nd, 23rd
and 24th June and will be fully accessible on social media platforms.



They will cover pressing topics such as Muslim youth identity, contemporary Muslim
attitudes on justice, equality, freedom and societal progress in the Muslim world and the
challenges these principles encounter today, misconceptions of Islamic values, the
declining influence of established religious institutions, disunity in the Islamic nation
and the threat of cultural insecurity. Other themes up for debate include: Scholars and
the Call to Review Fiqh, Scholars and the Reality of Ijtihad and Ifta, The Role of
Scholars in Correcting the Image of Islam in the West, and Scholars and Moderation in
Times of Conflict.



At a time of instability, discord and spiritual confusion, a platform for moderate and
informed voices is essential. The need for an honest, frank and sincere dialogue and
theological collaboration is all too evident. Eminent scholars will offer their
prescriptions for change and Islamic renewal, community harmony, the revival of religious
discourse, and the restoration of the image of Islam around the world by rectifying
misunderstandings and galvanising pride and confidence in Islamic identity and heritage.



The discussions will be presided over by Sheikh Abdullah al-Naama, and will include
leading scholars and personalities such as Sheikh Rashid al-Ghannushi, Dr. Issam
al-Bashir, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Fawzan and Sheikh Dr. Abdul Wahhab Al- Turayri amongst
other preachers and thinkers.



The Ramadan Dialogue can be followed on Scribd, Twitter and Facebook via the below:



Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/RamadanDialogue



Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/RamadanDialogue



To view the brochure for this event, please click here:



http://www.scribd.com/doc/231311603/Ramadan-Dialogue






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Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs, Doha, Qatar

CONTACT: Sophie Mallor, sm@menauk.com, +44(0)20-879-80-389


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