And spend in the way of Allah and cast not yourselves to perdition with your own hands, and do good (to others); surely Allah loves the doers of good.
Baqara, 2/195
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported:
Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the gravest lie in talk and do not be inquisitive about one another and do not spy upon one another and do not feel envy with the other, and nurse no malice, and nurse no aversion and hostility against one another. And be fellow-brothers and servants of Allah.
Muslim, Goodness, 28
“Culture of Co-existence in Islam: The Turkish Case” This speech was delivered by H.E. Prof. Dr. Ali Bardakoğlu, President of the Religious Affairs at Colombia, Harvard and American Catholic Universities in the USA between 21-29 April 2008. continue
The
Structure, Mission and Social Function of
the Presidency of Religious Affairs
It is useful to present an overview of the historical origins of the Presidency of Religious Affairs before moving on to its structure, legal basis, social and institutional functions. The Presidency of Religious Affairs is not a novelty in Turkey; its roots can be found in Ottoman history. The Presidency, which is a modern expression of our culture and civilization, can be associated with our ...continue
