BY
IOL Staff
CAIRO,
February 28, 2006 (IslamOnline.net) – A majority of 4563 people who
voted in a poll organized by IslamOnline.net on the best solution to
address mounting anti-Muslim discrimination see dialogue as the best
answer.
A
small minority think legal channels would be helpful in stopping the
anti-Muslim drive.
Some
53.9 percent of the respondents believe dialogue, mutual respect and
self-examination are the best means to stop discrimination against
Muslims.
The
25-nation European Union on Monday, February 27, pledged to promote
dialogue with the Muslim world following the recent row sparked by the
publication of cartoons mocking Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be
upon him) by European newspapers.
The
issue of promoting West-Islam dialogue has gained more urgency in view
of the controversy triggered by the blasphemous drawings, which sparked
a global outcry.
Prominent
Muslim preacher Amr Khaled unveiled on February 17 an initiative to
engage in dialogue with Danish youth and intellectuals to build bridges,
a called welcomed and supported by the Danish government.
Meeting
for the second conference of the UN-sponsored Alliance of Civilizations
in Doha on Sunday, February 26, world dignitaries urged action not talk
to bridge the yawning gap between the Muslim world and the West.
Legal
Channels
Nearly
35.79 of the respondents to IOL poll said anti-Muslim discrimination
could be brought to an end by creating pressures groups that affect
decision-making.
Muslim
minorities in several world countries are championing local campaigns
wash away misconceptions against Prophet Muhammad and acquaint
non-Muslims with his noble characteristics.
Generally
speakers, Muslim minorities do lack pressure groups that would affect
decision-making in their respective countries.
The
IOL survey found that only 10.3 percent of the respondents trust legal
channels to be able to stop anti-Muslim discrimination.
The
Organization of Islamic Conference and the Arab League, the Muslim
world's two main political bodies, are seeking a UN resolution, backed
by possible sanctions, to protect religions following the publication of
the provocative cartoons.
Muslim
dignitaries and organizations have also called for the enactment of an
international law banning the publication of any insults to religious
symbols and values.
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