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MUSLIM REFORMISTS’ CONFERENCE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Ali Engineer, Asghar
Ali Engineer, Asghar
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"The main theme of the conference was “Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform – The Way Forward” and it began with Friday prayer on 11th June and in keeping with reformist approach which includes equal rights for Muslim women, the prayer was led by a lady Islamic scholar from Canada Mrs. Raheel Raza who also delivered Friday khutba. Media was present in full strength as in U.K. it was for the first time that a Muslim lady was leading Friday prayer. Raheel’s khutba was also on the theme of reform and change. Most important thing for a reformer is that he or she should have deep conviction in the faith one seeks to reform. And all those scholars who were participating in the conference were, though of diverse cultures, speaking different languages and diverse ethnic stocks, had one thing in common – their pride in being Muslim. However, they were also convinced that Islamic laws as developed during medieval ages need urgent change and Qur’an needs to be reinterpreted in keeping with new challenges emerging around us in the globalized world."(PG 1)
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