A magazine on religious liberty and human rights
Parliamentarism and Islamic Shūrā stand out as significant concepts that have shaped democratic and consultative governance systems. These concepts should help solving the Tai Ji Men case.
14th-century Arab scholar Ibn Khaldūn argued that taxes are need but an excessive tax burden and pressure on taxpayers destroy social harmony. This is what happened in the Tai Ji Men case.
From an Islamic point of view, the Tai Ji Men case is further confirmation that there cannot be peace without justice.
A comparison between the perspectives on the fundamental right of freedom of education in Islam and Tai Ji men.
The historical path of Tai Ji Men dizi and the personal story of Dr. Hong remind Muslims of al-Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina.
According to Islam, charity enriches not only spiritually but also materially. The history of Tai Ji Men continuously show charity in action.
The eternal clashes between state and community about the best environment for the spiritual growth of members of a group: lessons from the Tai Ji Men case.
The Islamic view of society emphasizes communal obligations, but Muslims and Tai Ji Men dizi both emphasize the connection between fraternity and justice.
Muslims believe that solidarity is a natural feeling, but it should be cultivated. Similar ideas exist in most religions, and inspire us in our solidarity with Tai Ji Men.
