Hope Forum: Islam is far away from terror [Archives:2003/05/Local News]

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February 4 2003

In order to reach a proper and honest solution to realize fully the notions of the Islamic thought in a scientific and proper way deriving from the Islamic law, a forum titled the Hope Forum which is chaired by, Dr. Mohammed Asharafi, was held in Sana’a 28, January.
During the 2-day symposium, participants condemned terrorist acts where Yemen has been falling victim for a long time.
The Forum of Hope was held on the occasion of the International Day for Human Rights and in the memory of well-known Arab thinker, Mr. Mahmoud Mohammed Taha.
During the closing ceremony such acts were described as one of series that threaten the safety and security of the nation along with distorting Yemen’s image, its democratic path, and its proper conventions.
Participants have also called for holding a symposium titled “Islamic Renewal” where a number of eminent professors in Islamic law from Yemen and the Islamic world will take part.
A number of eminent professors in the Islamic law took part in their working papers, scientific and intellectual discussions centering on human rights in Islam including, the right of thinking and jurisprudence.

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