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Women's International Congress for a Culture of Peace (Algeria)
un article par Rubrique Radar, Liberté, Algeria
The cities of Oran and Mostaganem welcome from October
27 to November 2 the Women's International Congress for a
Culture of Peace "It's the women's turn." Organized by the
International Association Sufi Alawiyya (AISA) and the al-Arif
Djanatu Foundation, this conference aims, according to
organizers, to begin thinking about the importance of
women and the feminine in the Muslim tradition in order to
engender a profound change in our society where men and
women should be equal and responsible. "Around the world,
women and men are waiting with hope and anticipation the
establishment of gender equality. 
Cheikh Khaled Bentounes
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The First World Congress on relations between men and
women in Muslim culture intends that this vital message
should be heard everywhere, because it will bring a deep
reflection and a new and concrete vision in the destiny of
our lives," according to Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, spiritual
leader of the Sufi path Alawiyya, the organizer of this
conference.
(Click here for a French version of this article)
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Ramadan: the culture of peace
by Mustapha Cherif
Fasting is to be at peace. If someone tries to bother us, we can answer quietly: "I am fasting. "The concept of peace in Islam is central, in addition to being one of the beautiful names of God, Salam, the importance of which is at least equal to Rahman, the Merciful.
Ramadan calls, first of all, for a culture of peace. This concept is directly related to living together in peace. In this sense, peace requires recognition of the other, keeping in mind that there is no peace without justice. The action reflecting this orientation is that of sharing, which must be conducted in a reasonable manner. To accept differences, personally, in human relations, needs to be with an open heart and mind. Hospitality is a virtue.
The responsibility of the Muslim imperative of justice
The concept of peace in Islam is greater than any other: it is religious, human and cultural and beyond.
The qualities of the believer, generous, hospitable, good, all converge in the sense of achieving peace vis-à-vis oneself, others and the world. . ... continuation.
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