Definition of a Moderate Muslim
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Submitted by Muslims Against Sharia, Feb 19, 2009 12:51
What is a moderate Muslim? According to a dictionary, a moderate is a person who is opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion. Yet, majority of the public seem to be struggling with the definition of a moderate Muslim. Perhaps we can make this task easier by defining a radical Muslim and then defining the moderate as an opposite of the radical.
Below is a list of issues that differentiate moderate Muslims from Islamic radicals. Hopefully you can help us grow this list.
Issue
Radical
Moderate
Anti-Semitism
Yes
No
Caliphate
Pro
Against
Criticism of Islam
No
Yes
Deceiving non-Muslims
Yes
No
Democracy
Against
Pro
Dhimmitude for non-Muslims
Pro
Against
Every deed (and word) of Prophet Muhammad (according
to Ahadith) was noble and is worthy of emulation
Yes
No
Freedom of (from) Religion
Against
Pro
Gender equality
Against
Pro
Gihad
Pro
Against
Government
Religious
Secular
Islamic reformation
Against
Pro
Islamic supremacy
Pro
Against
Israel
Against
Pro / Neutral
Koran over Constitution
Yes
No
Reaction to criticism of Islam or Prophet Muhammad
Anger / Violence
Reason / No reaction
Religious equality
Against
Pro
Sharia
Pro
Against
Terrorism
Pro / Neutral
Against
Theocracy
Pro
Against
Universal Human Rights
Against
Pro
Use of terms such as "Islamic terrorism" or "Islamofascism"
Object
Accept
Whitewashing terrorism
Yes
No
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