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'''The World Organization for Resource Development and Education''' (WORDE) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization focused on countering violent extremism (CVE) and promoting cross-cultural understanding. It operates on a community-policing model, bringing together civil society leaders, religious figures, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to build resilience against radicalization (WORDE, n.d.-a)<ref>WORDE. (n.d.-a). Our Programs: Countering Radicalization. Retrieved June 4, 2024, from https://www.worde.org/programs/</ref>. The organization is known for its practical, on-the-ground programs and its emphasis on leveraging mainstream religious teachings to counter extremist narratives.
'''Islamic ecumenism''' (Arabic: '''التقريب''', ''Taqrīb'', lit. 'rapprochement') refers to modern intellectual and institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] and [[Shia Islam|Shia]] schools of thought. While themes of unity appear throughout [[Islamic history]], formalized rapprochement is largely a '''modern''' development shaped by [[Islamic reform|reform movements]], [[Pan-Islamism]], and 20th-century ecumenical institutions. This article traces the historical definitions and evolution of this concept.
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Islamic ecumenism (Arabic: التقريب, Taqrīb, lit. 'rapprochement') refers to modern intellectual and institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between Sunni and Shia schools of thought. While themes of unity appear throughout Islamic history, formalized rapprochement is largely a modern development shaped by reform movements, Pan-Islamism, and 20th-century ecumenical institutions. This article traces the historical definitions and evolution of this concept. Continue ...