Interational Symposium On Islam And Modernity أخبار وتقارير

In general, the seminar sought to create a better understanding and appreciation of the current self-assertion in the Muslim world and the ways in which Muslims are dealing with modernity. Despite this, however, many people in the West feel the need for a better understanding of the changes taking place in Muslim societies and for entering into a dialogue with their Muslim counterparts in order to explore the possibility of promoting mutual respect and creating an atmosphere of meaningful and peaceful coexistence. In addition to the general divide between Islam and the West, there is a secular vs. Many autocratic and dictatorial regimes in the Muslim world survive and perpetuate themselves by seeking support from international secularist forces by playing upon the West's fear of Islamic fundamentalism and posing as secularists. There is, however, a large number of people on both sides of the divide who believe that the Muslim and western peoples have more in common than is generally realized.