Mustafa Akyol

RT @radwan_masmoudi: TUNISIA: Release Rached Ghannouchi, Unjustly Imprisoned Political Leader -- "Tunisia should immediately release Rached…

The US-based Muslim Public Affairs Council (@mpac_national) rightly condemns "the recent antisemitic arson attempt at the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro": https://t.co/1ofXECu0Mt https://t.co/Vq9KpRJksE

I had the opportunity to speak on the "Callings" podcast, co-hosted by Professors John D. Barton and Erin VanLaningham. We talked about "religious liberty, the importance and fragility of democracy, and hopes for peace in the Middle East." Listen here: https://t.co/mwXGUvGJ4x

The central theme of Passover — the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt — is the most frequently mentioned story in the entire Qur’an. And that’s just the beginning of the much-forgotten Judeo-Islamic tradition, as I wrote in @thedispatch: https://t.co/flX1DIkD3K

RT @thedispatch: From @AkyolinEnglish: Why Passover matters to Muslims too. https://t.co/UOIN74niEm

The protests in Northern Cyprus against headscarf legalization in high schools are misguided. It is that same old illiberal Turkish secularism that has been a part of the problem. What is needed is more freedom for all ways of life, from the most religious to the most secular.

Cyprus Mail @cyprusmail

13,000 Turkish Cypriots march against plan to legalise hijabs in schools https://t.co/SHQML4HkJr

In this brilliant article @DrJavadTHashmi highlights a neglected theme of the Qur'an: "Eschatological pacifism." That means peacefully preaching the truths of faith, while leaving judgments to God. It is a noble trajectory that links "Jesus of Nazareth and Muhammad of Mecca":

Dr. Javad T Hashmi @DrJavadTHashmi

"Forbear them and say, 'Peace!' For soon they will know!" (Q 43:89) In this article, I argue that the Meccan Qur'an embraces eschatological pacifism, linking qur'anic ṣabara (ṣabr) to the New Testament hypomenō through the Syriac saybar. https://t.co/ajDjkV7ZEu

RT @EquianoProject: “Obsessing over blasphemy ruins an innocent life nearly every month,” says @AkyolinEnglish Don’t miss Mustafa Akyol, a…

I recently spoke at @UWEauClaire, on a panel organized by the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies: "Meaningful Conversations on Middle East Peace: Global Perspectives and Pathways Forward.” With @AriMGordon & @AmnaUncensored. Video available here: https://t.co/O0QkDbYJHV

There is too much passion today in the Muslim world for accusing fellow Muslims of heresy. Perhaps it would help to recall that even the great Imam Abu Hanifa, founder of the Hanafi school, was once condemned for heresy — for his rationalism. As @prof_ahmetkuru points out here:

Ahmet T. Kuru @prof_ahmetkuru

A new book on Hanbali, Maliki & Shafii opposition to Abu Hanifa. They accused him of heresy due to his reason-based approach (ra'y), permission to recite the Quran in Persian, etc. Ibn Hanbal's son wrote a book on Abu Hanifa's heresy. Today, Hanafis are unaware of these disputes https://t.co/rya7KnzPJw

Every group, every ideology, and every religion will need freedom of speech, somewhere in the world or at some point in history. But only a few defend this freedom on principle — for everyone and every idea, including "bad" ones. @TheFIREorg is among them. Follow and support.

RT @EquianoProject: "Sincerity in faith, not compliance, is key to genuine worship" 📢 Join us on April 22nd for our event, Islam, Muslims,…

American Muslim leader Dr. Yasir Qadhi is right here: Muslims in Western democracies, like all citizens, have the right to try to influence their governments and societies through legitimate means. Those who demonize them — the new McCarthyites — are the real threat to liberty.

Dr. Yasir Qadhi @YasirQadhi

We need to say this loudly and clearly: we have just as much right as any other citizen to preach what we believe is the truth, and there is no hidden agenda or nefarious scheme in our lobbying. I want an America that prioritizes the health-care of its citizens over foreign