Peace, Jihad & Conflict Resolution

Abstract

The seminar‟s goal was to bring a deeper understanding of the place and position of religion in general, and Islam in particular, toward the dynamic concepts of Peace, Jihad, political violence and Military conflict. The seminar got off to a lively start on Saturday morning with introductions presented by Dr. Jamal Barzinji (Vice President, IIIT). Welcoming remarks were made by Dr. Ahmad S. Weld Abah (Chairman, ISESCO Executive Council), Dr. Louay Safi (AMSS president), and Dr. John Esposito (CMCU Director). The opening session was followed by an inspiring speech by Dr. Taha Jaber al-Alwani (President, Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences (GSISS), on “Concepts between Islamic and Western World Views: Jihad as an example.”