487
edits
The American Islamic Forum for Democracy: Difference between revisions
The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (view source)
Revision as of 13:00, 17 March 2025
, 17 March→Stance on Islam and Islamic Countries
(Created page with "The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) is a Muslim-led organization founded in 2003 by Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, primarily aimed at promoting the separation of mosque and state and advocating for universal human rights within the Muslim community. ==Mission and Activities== AIFD's primary mission is to advocate for the preservation of the founding principles of the United States Constitution, emphasizing liberty and freedom through the separation of mosque and stat...") |
|||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
==Stance on Islam and Islamic Countries== | ==Stance on Islam and Islamic Countries== | ||
AIFD seeks to distinguish between Islam as a faith and political Islam (Islamism), emphasizing that the former should not be inextricably linked to the latter<ref></ref> | AIFD seeks to distinguish between Islam as a faith and political Islam (Islamism), emphasizing that the former should not be inextricably linked to the latter<ref></ref>The organization supports economic principles of free markets and capitalism, aligning them with Islamic values<ref>Powerbase. (n.d.). American Islamic Forum for Democracy. Retrieved from https://powerbase.info/index.php/American_Islamic_Forum_for_Democracy</ref>. However, AIFD's stance has been criticized by some as aligning with radical-right political agendas and Islamophobia networks<ref>Islamophobia Network. (n.d.). American Islamic Forum for Democracy. Retrieved from https://islamophobianetwork.com/organization/american-islamic-forum-for-democracy/</ref>. | ||
==Perspective on Iran== | ==Perspective on Iran== | ||