Existing research does not reveal any study that examines empirically the islamic viewpoint on conflict management in contemporary organisational contexts but does indicate that conflict in islam is considered to be inevitable and a part of human nature, and, if managed. Interfaith conflict resolution united states institute of peace. After all, two people cant be expected to agree on everything at all times. How arbitration can help muslim couples resolve conflicts. How arbitration can help muslim couples resolve conflicts sound vision staff writer before a couple experiencing conflict in their marriage decides to go forward with a divorce, there are a number of options they can consider to try to resolve their differences. Conflict is introduced by exploring such basic concepts in conflict theory as attitudes, behavior and contradiction. Conflict transformation by peaceful means the transcend. The role of religious leaders in conflict prevention and resolution 22 november 20 page 1 of 10 session 1 concept of peace and peacemaking in islam sharing experiences of peacemaking in islam discussion questions part a 1. Adr is when there is a conflict between two people or among people or between institutions, they, themselves, should be able to negotiate their difference with a view to achieving. In fact there has been no period in history, which has not witnessed violent conflicts. The role of community and community leaders in achieving historically and communally acceptable solutions is particularly evident in islamic approaches to conflict resolution.
The role of the arab league the middle east has more than its fair share of global problems. This relationship is disrupted by conflicts, whether. It is known to have an abundant and very rich amount of knowledge found in the quran and the teachings of prophet muhammad, and as such, this religion has tremendously contributed not only to muslim societies but also to the west. Given these statistics, it is important to consider what conflict resolution methods can be employed in specific contexts. It therefore provides certain mechanisms to curb the menace of discord in order not to escalate into violence, war or terrorism. A study of a muslim community mohammad tahlil azim1 abstract this is a pioneering study to address the islamic view of conflict and the preference of using conflict handing styles by the devotee muslims in saudi arabia. Such a task requires an islamic researcher to walk a fine line in order to avoid. Since relationship conflicts are inevitable, learning. Amongst the searching and craving solutions to the socioreligious and political conflict in nigeria, this paper purports the socioethical fraternity of christianity and islam as a therapeutic measure for the traumatic experiences of nigeria. Bcdraaa, 12 cardozo journal of conflict resolution 609 20102011. Pdf forgiveness and conflict resolution in marriage. How do christian aid and islamic relief help victims of war in syria.
Provision of alternative dispute resolution process in islam. So that the aggrieved party is satisfied with the result and being at peace works for. Stories of islam and peacebuilding and conflict transformation. How does the corrymeela community help those who have suffered due to conflict. Conflict resolution and compromise in islam aamir sheikh 562016. A recent and completely unsystematic search of one universitys modest library revealed over 420 entries combining the words change and conflict in their title, while a similar search of a data bank of dissertation abstracts produced over. The salam model points to a systematic way of approaching the conflict and moving towards a fair resolution, assuming of course that all parties to the conflict want to reach a fair conclusion. How does this volume contribute to the field of religion and peacebuilding. In the legal sense, the evidence act of india is based upon this very principle of nyaya philosophy.
This course includes numerous perspectives on the subject of interfaith conflict resolution, as well as on conflict in nigeria and guatemala. Fear allah, indeed allah is well acquainted with all that you do. Conflict resolution from religious traditions dispute. Islam is regarded in the west as an essentially violent faith that impels worshippers to. Such an approach to understanding the narrative dimensions of conflict is greatly needed if there is to be any possibility for conflict transformation between islam and the west. This syllabus assumes a 10unit course quarter length with each unit divided into two 75minute classes atalia omer gerard powers course overview course description the war on terrorism, the wars in iraq. As discussed above, the islamic precepts are meant to maintain peaceful, healthy, meaningful relationships with god and with all of humanity. Peace and conflict resolution in islam steps beyond the limitations of the traditional scholarly framework used to evaluate the politics of islamic societies, and assembles a selection from the best available englishlanguage writings on a matter of central importance in islamic precepts. Beach university of georgia joanne davila university at buffalo, the state university of new york two studies examined whether forgiveness in married couples is associated with better con.
Conflict resolution in islam understanding the causes of conflicts. Conflict resolution practices often end with a ritual where the whole. Conflict resolution in islam muslim family matters. Wisata, sulha and thirdparty sezai ozcelik abstract in the postseptember 11 world, islamicmiddle eastern conflict resolution has become a focus of study in social sciences. This one day course will look at how islam perceives conflicts and disputes, what are the underlying causes of conflicts from an islamic perspective, and how islam encourages, warns and empowers individuals to abstain from any kind of conflicts. While the divisive character of religious influences is widely appreciated and understood, their obverse contributions to resolving conflict are all but totally unknown. It is a healing balm because of the very many benefits of being in a peaceful atmospheric. Specific reference to muslim immigrants of southern california zubair osman yousif this dissertation is submitted to the islamic college in collaboration with middlesex university in accordance with the requirements of the degree of ma in. Islam spread quickly to the west, and threatened the position of. Is a clash between islam and the west inevitable 5 the basis that religion offers more appropriate set of rules for establishing moral norms in a society and, hence, government. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The role of women in international conflict resolution.
Global media, islamophobia and its impact on conflict resolution working group. The role of religious leaders in conflict prevention and resolution. Principles of islamic interpersonal conflict intervention. Conflict resolution and compromise in islam aamir sheikh. The first letter s stands for stating the conflicting view. Pdf islamic perspectives on conflict management within. Toward reconciliation and complementarity between western and muslim approaches uzma rehman abstract the current debate at the popular as well as academic levels about religions role in the present conflicts requires further research.
Islamic methodology for conflict resolution and building peace. How can islam be understood as a tool or lifestyle used for. Even the third party can work towards conflict resolution if he weighs the evidences and can act in the impartial way. A search within islam and western literature amr abdalla introduction the purpose of this paper is to discuss potential principles for interpersonal dispute resolution models within an islamic context. Conflict transformation in practice approaches to conflict transformation lessons from algeria, denmark, egypt, kenya, morocco, tajikistan and yemen a publication of the cordoba now forum editors owen frazer, center for security studies css, eth zurich lakhdar ghettas, cordoba foundation of geneva.
These essential principles do not contradict western conflict resolution approaches. In this article i will offer a panoramic view on the concept of peace in islam and on islamic conflict resolution principles and practices. Forgiveness and conflict resolution in marriage article pdf available in journal of family psychology 181. Feb 25, 2016 detroitconflict resolution and the organizing of the 10,000 fearless called for by the honorable minister louis farrakhan was the focus of the feb. Islamicmiddle eastern conflict resolution for inter. Principles and practices of peace and conflict resolution in islam. Is conventional alternative dispute resolution to islamic law, 4 mlj xcvii 2010. The role of faith in crosscultural conflict resolution. Nov 12, 2014 peacebuilding and conflict resolution in islam, huffington post, october 5, 2010.
Islamic perspectives on war, peace and conflict resolution argues the case for islam as the prescription for constructing and maintaining a society of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice and equality at every. It therefore provides certain mechanisms to curb the menace of discord in order not to escalate into violence. Studies of islamic approaches to peace and conflict resolution provide new angles of insight into universal human dilemmas, as well as important supplementation to studies to recognize contemporary islamic activism not as backwardlooking rejection of the modern world, but as deeply felt expression of cultural identity and a critique of. The ambiguity of the islam the islam has always been a misunderstood topic for the majority of germans. The conflict between islam and modernity the japan times. Existing research does not reveal any study that examines empirically the. These perspectives come in the form of media clips culled from over twenty hours of interviews that we have conducted with institute specialists and other noted specialists.
This is related to the conflict worker through conflict practice iv concepts like empathy, nonviolence and creativity. Islamic approaches to peace and conflict resolution. Sep 27, 20 islam is the worlds fastest growing religion. Second, there is a brief comparison of the current western and the traditional middle eastern approaches to conflict resolution. Conflict, conflict prevention, conflict management and beyond. Stand out firmly for allah as witnesses to fair dealings and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Over the past two years, the center for strategic and interna. Islam means peace in all its forms and asks for justice in resolving all conflicts. Based on this comparison, the third part of the paper discusses the conditions and questions which should be considered when studying islam and conflict resolution. Click download or read online button to get peace and conflict resolution in islam book now. This may be the reason that the prophets marriage sermon always included emphasis on maintaining strong ties with the relatives.
Albeit the overwhelming negative narratives on islam, this religion and tradition is rooted in an articulate philosophy of peace, justice, reciprocity, and community. The paper will conclude by proposing a set of policies that will. Conflict resolution in postsecondary online education 2. However, the signatures fixed to these documents have little meaning if the parties to the conflict are unable to commit to its implementation once. The concept paper series is the joint centers paper series addressing topics and concepts of foremost importance for understanding the dynamics of. The purpose of this paper is to examine islamic perspectives on conflict management within project managed environments. Journal of online learning and teaching, the american journal of distance education, and the journal of dis. The number of civil wars worldwide has fallen in recent years, but meanwhile the number of civil wars in muslim countries is increasing. Principles and practices of peace and conflict resolution in. Provision of alternative dispute resolution process in islam md. Conflict managementthe salam model the islamic workplace.
Religion and conflict sara silvestri january 2016 the role of religion in international relations and its relationship with conflict and with peacebuilding is increasingly acknowledged but remains disputed. The subject of peacemaking and conflict resolution in muslim communities is timely. Islamic perspectives on conflict management within project. Fincham university at buffalo, the state university of new york steven r. An analysis on the conflict resolution policyprocess of the prophet of. Peace and conflict resolution in islam download ebook. Karen armstrong as we are all agreed, the conflict between the muslim world and the west is essentially political but on a popular level religion is seen as one of its root causes. Mediation and conciliation the law reform commission is an independent statutory body established by the law reform commission act 1975.
By mohammed abunimer summary by louis denisty since the 1990s, scholars and practitioners have applied western conflict resolution theories and other intervention models like cultural diversity or coexistence to middle eastern countries. Peacebuilding and conflict resolution in islam islamicity. Utilizing a mixed methods approach, data collected for this study came from two sources. We should not assume that we already know what the nature or content of the conflict is. Conflict resolution skills managing and resolving conflict in a positive way conflict is a normal, and even healthy, part of relationships. What are the main concepts of peace and peacemaking in islam that you know about or have come across. Mediation and conflict resolution in the arab world. The terrorism that is evil is injustice, double standards, tyranny, and aggression, in all the hateful connotations that these words. Albeit the overwhelming negative narratives on islam, this religion and tradition is. Conflict resolution skills edmonds community college. Michael tsur, senior fellow with the dispute resolution institute, mitchell hamline school of law, is a lawyer, and an expert in negotiation, conflict resolution, crisis management and mediation.
May 06, 2016 conflict resolution and compromise in islam aamir sheikh 562016. Conflict resolution theory must examine more systematically the decisionmaking of religious actors and leaders in order for strategies of peacemaking to be effective in the relevant contexts. On the one hand people assume that muslims suppress their wives, which is also a result of the polygamy, islam allows. In fact, the region sometimes seems to almost have a monopoly on major conflicts, many of which have implications that go far beyond the regions borders. In this article, international and intergroup conflict. Religion has a dual legacy in human history regarding peace and violence. Peace and conflict revision questions religion, peace and conflict contents haslingden high religious studies. Islam, peace and crosscultural conflict resolution. Conflict resolution in islam pdxscholar portland state university. Independent sample ttest and paired ttest were run using spss version 16.
Islam is the religion of peace 3 introduction terrorism is of two kinds. Alqalam december 2015 islamic concept of marital conflict resolution 18 is a dispute, misunderstanding or argument among human being. The fact that the eu is funding this manual on conflict resolution for practitioners in the philippines and hopefully other parts. One aspect of this contribution explicated in this thesis is its contribution to the field of conflict resolution. In a marriage conflict an attempt should first be made to resolve the dispute at the family level, before it is aggravated and leads to the disruption of the matrimonial tie. Global media islamophobia and its impact on conflict. Principles and practices of peace and conflict resolution.
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