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What might a Muslim think or have in the back of his/her mind when a Christian quotes the Bible or Jesus?
This is a must read for every pastor and priest in the USA. "It's very challenging", according to a senior pastor.
This is a must read for every pastor and priest in the USA. "It's very challenging", according to a senior pastor.
Synopsis
- A heartfelt and urgent appeal to faith leaders in the Western world, written by a devoted Muslim author with an unwavering commitment to fostering peace and mutual understanding. This book seeks to bridge two worlds by offering profound insights into shared beliefs, values, and opportunities for peacebuilding and collaboration between Muslims and Christians.
- Dedicated to the innocent victims of violence worldwide, both past and present, the book begins with a powerful declaration: “Pastors, Priests, Imams, and Rabbis in the USA and Europe CAN help save millions of children and other innocent victims, and champion world peace.”
- Through five compelling messages, the author explores:
- Common Ground: The opening chapter highlights the shared theological foundations that unite Muslims and Christians. It encourages faith leaders to view the similarities between the two traditions as evidence of God’s design and challenges them to ask: Do they see the glass as half full or half empty?
- Muslim Rituals and Christian Glorification of God: This message demonstrates how Salat (Muslim prayers) profoundly shapes Muslim culture, traditions, and unity. It provides Christian leaders with a deeper understanding of Islamic spirituality, drawing parallels to Christian practices of worship and devotion, and underscoring a shared commitment to glorifying God.
- Root Causes of Muslim-Christian Conflicts: From a Muslim perspective, this chapter examines the historical roots of tensions between the West and Muslim nations. It highlights the despair caused by prolonged military interventions, support for authoritarian regimes, and perceived double standards in foreign policies. As we step into a new millennium, the author urges Western nations to embrace strategies that uphold the universal principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all peoples. The leadership of predominantly Christian nations offers a historic opportunity to demonstrate their core values and serve as a model for the rest of the world.
- The Palestinian Catastrophe: Through personal narratives, this chapter sheds light on the decades-long suffering of Palestinians. It calls on Christian leaders to take advantage of this opportunity to live out the Gospel by demonstrating indiscriminate love and compassion for all—regardless of faith, race, or nationality—and actively engaging in peacemaking and reconciliation among all conflicting parties.
- A Vision for Faith-Inspired Peace: The final chapter presents a visionary roadmap for faith leaders from both traditions to use common causes as foundational blocks for peacebuilding. It empowers them to engage proactively, collaborate, foster trust, and champion faith-based peace initiatives on both local and global scales. The Vision, continually refined at www.handshake4peace.org, provides a platform for leaders to demonstrate the transformative power of divine compassion. By working together across religious boundaries, these leaders have a unique opportunity to inspire global audiences and redefine the narrative surrounding the terms 'God' and 'religion'—elevating them from sources of division to enduring symbols of hope. The Vision also calls on faith leaders to lead by example, stepping forward as moral heroes to fill the critical void of role models desperately needed by today’s youth. This chapter further introduces the Dallas-based Judeo-Christian-Islamic Covenant (JCIC), which serves as the custodian of a global agreement among Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faith leaders. The Covenant outlines mutually agreed-upon common causes and commitments, with details published on www.jcic.org (under construction). Notably, faith leaders who engage in, endorse, or support ongoing aggression or military occupations are excluded from participating in the Covenant because their presence defeats the purpose of this initiative.
Our Dream
My name is Ayman Alhasan and I hold dual US and Jordanian citizenship. I’ve lived half of my life in the US and the other half in various Arab countries, and I consider myself a citizen of the world.
Like most Muslim-Americans, I become very concerned when a dispute between the US and a Muslim country escalates because I see my people on both sides. On this side, I see my people—fellow US citizens, peace- and God-loving Christian and Jewish Americans, work colleagues, relatives, and friends who are almost unaware of international issues. On the other side, I also see my people—Christian and Muslim Arab friends and relatives with whom I have strong emotional ties.
Whether the conflict is with a Muslim country in Africa, the Middle East, or Asia, I hurt when I watch civilians support their sons and daughters as they confront and kill the sons and daughters of civilians on the opposing side. Confrontations arise simply because neither side can see disputed issues from the other’s perspective.
If I can convey to my people how the other side perceives disputed issues and how and why that perception was formed, I believe I can help bridge the communication gap between two worlds. Bridging the communication gap will bring closer the souls of people who are civilizations, continents, and oceans apart. Bringing humanity closer together will further the cause of peace, justice, and harmony on Earth. Yes, we all can inspire world peace and we owe the realization of this dream to every innocent human who is or was hurt in the name of God or country or any other cause.
May God’s peace, shalom, and salam be with you, always and forever. Amen.
Ayman Alhasan
Like most Muslim-Americans, I become very concerned when a dispute between the US and a Muslim country escalates because I see my people on both sides. On this side, I see my people—fellow US citizens, peace- and God-loving Christian and Jewish Americans, work colleagues, relatives, and friends who are almost unaware of international issues. On the other side, I also see my people—Christian and Muslim Arab friends and relatives with whom I have strong emotional ties.
Whether the conflict is with a Muslim country in Africa, the Middle East, or Asia, I hurt when I watch civilians support their sons and daughters as they confront and kill the sons and daughters of civilians on the opposing side. Confrontations arise simply because neither side can see disputed issues from the other’s perspective.
If I can convey to my people how the other side perceives disputed issues and how and why that perception was formed, I believe I can help bridge the communication gap between two worlds. Bridging the communication gap will bring closer the souls of people who are civilizations, continents, and oceans apart. Bringing humanity closer together will further the cause of peace, justice, and harmony on Earth. Yes, we all can inspire world peace and we owe the realization of this dream to every innocent human who is or was hurt in the name of God or country or any other cause.
May God’s peace, shalom, and salam be with you, always and forever. Amen.
Ayman Alhasan
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