25 March 2011

Intolerance in Muslim societies is rising

.... Sadly, progressive Muslim scholars have not been able to match the flurry of misinformation on Islam that is being unleashed through some private television channels. One reason for this could be the paucity of funds as the progressives do not have the benefit of petro-dollars.But the real fear perhaps is that of being ostracised from society, and in the worst case, killed.

Therefore, the only way to remedy this situation is for the moderate majority of the Muslims to support progressive reformers and help them intellectually counter religious chauvinism through the rational teachings of the Koran as done by the Prophet himself. [Daily News & Analysis] Read more [via National Secular Society]