Moderate Muslim Definition

Submitted by Moderate Muslim Definition (United States), Jul 15, 2006 at 00:51

Moderate Muslim Definition

Here is an initial set of principles for moderate Muslim:

• Non-Muslims have same and equal civil rights as Muslims.
• Non-Muslims shall not be subject to dhimmitude.
• Governments shall not impose Islamic or Sharia Law.
• Allow free and open inquiry into the origins of Islam without reprisal.
• Freedom to publicly criticize Mohammad the Prophet and Allah.
• Muslim women have equal rights with men (for example, in inheritance shares or court testimony).
• Muslim women may marry non-Muslim men without reprisal.
• The acceptance of the validity of other religions, and the freedom to publicly display and practice other religions.
• Muslims are allowed convert to other religions without reprisal.
• States should not impose religious observance, such as banning food service during Ramadan.

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