On 10th August 2013, Robert Spencer (Jihadwatch) debated MDI USA regional director, Shadid Lewis on the topic ‘Is Islam a Religion of Peace?’ Shadid Lewis argued giving definitions of peace. They included , ‘Freedom from civil disturbance, harmony in personal relations, a state or period of mutual concord […]
On the 23rd May 2013, the Oxford Union held a debate entitled ‘The House Believes Islam is a Religion of Peace’ between three speakers arguing for the motion, and three speakers arguing against the motion. The debate at Oxford Union was similar to a debate held at the Cambridge […]
Demonstrators who had gathered to protest at Islamic centre accept invitation to take refreshments and open a dialogue Ann Czernik guardian.co.uk, Monday 27 May 2013 Leanne Spaven, an EDL supporter who said she hadn’t come to cause trouble but wanted a voice, has tea with York mosque members. Photograph: […]
Last year (24th May 2012), MDI’s Abdullah al Andalusi debated Tommy Robinson (leader of the English Defence League) on a TV Channel ‘Vox Africa TV’ on the subject “Is Islam synonymous with Terrorism?” – Considering the situation in the UK at the moment, after the attack on a […]
Abdullah al Andalusi will be appearing on the Press TV channel, interviewed by Tariq Ramadan, on the ‘Islam & Life’ programme to discuss why Islam is the fastest growing religion. Title: “What is the reason behind the rapid increase in Muslims around the world?” Broadcast Date: Thursday, 13th […]
The Muslim Debate Initiative 