Special Report Series: Islamic Teachings, Peacemaking, and Justice

These four Special Reports focus on Islamic teachings and institutional foundations for building peace and democracy. The reports reveal the vibrant debates taking place within Muslim communities worldwide that draw upon classic Islamic principles to address current political/social situations. The analysis also draws attention to resources within Islam that correlate to international standards and practices of justice, peace, and democracy.

• Applying Islamic Principles in the Twenty-first Century: Nigeria, Iran, and Indonesia.
• Islamic Perspectives on Peace and Violence
• Islam and Democracy
• Ijtihad: Reinterpreting Islamic Principles for the Twenty-first Century