Islam

The Islamic faith is widespread throughout Terra, but constitutes a minority in most countries. Only in some countries in Majatra do Muslims form a majority. Contents [hide]

* 1 The Muslim League * 2 The Caliphate * 3 Relations with other faiths * 4 The Caliph's edicts o 4.1 Edict on the Duties of Muslim people o 4.2 Edict on Relations with Catholicism

[edit] The Muslim League

Several parties are grouped together in the Muslim League, a member of the pro-religion Alliance for the Recognition of Ecclesias. The League is led by the Union of Progressive Ulama, a coalition of Islamic religious scholars in Al'Badara. The UPU is the only party that takes Islam explicitly as its guiding principle. [edit] The Caliphate

In 2143, the Sultan of Al'Badara was named Caliph of All Islam. Shortly afterwards he retired as Al'BAdara's head of state, being replcaed by an elected Sultan. He has confined himself to religious duties ever since, but continues to claim jurisdiction over all Muslims throughout Terra. The Caliph is firmly committed to inter-faith dialogue, accepting Christians and Jews as "people of the book" who are not to be targetted for conversion (although they may convert if they want). [edit] Relations with other faiths

Although there are tensions between Muslims and Christians in many aprts of Majatra, and a war of words between the UPU and some members of the Catholic Militarist League, on the whole Muslim-Christian and Muslim-Jewish relations have been cordial. Since his elevation, the Caliph has worked hard to foster inter-faith dialogue with Catholics, Protestants, Quakers, and others. [edit] The Caliph's edicts

Edicts of the Caliph are issued on the advice of an international counil of ulama (religious scholars) and have tended to be liberal under the council's advice. To date the Caliph has issued two edicts: [edit] Edict on the Duties of Muslim people

As'salaam aleikum. God's blessings upon you.

Islam is a religion of peace. There is but one God, and Mohammad (peace be upon him) is God's prophet.

The Caliph announces himself to all the scattered people who submit to God, to all the Muslims of Terra. Guided by the wisdom that is God's, and the advice of the ulama (religious scholars) from throughout the umma, the Caliph declares it his mission to stregnthen the Muslims in faith and in this world.

The Caliph, with the concurrence of the Muslim League, declares that Islam has no quarrel with the followers of other religions. He honours the sparks of truth within other faiths. All are welcomed to Islam if they choose, and may convert simply by uttering the submission to God: there is no God but God, and Mohammad (pbuh) is God's prophet. But no one will be forced to convert at the point of the sword. The Caliph issues this edict commanding the followers of Islam to show their respect for those who are non-believers in Islam. All faiths are tolerated. No one may be persecuted for their faith anywhere in the Islamic umma. Inshallah, there will be peace and mutual tolerance among all faiths everywhere in Terra.

Given by my hand this day in the city of Dar al'Badara, Khali'afar Caliph of all Islam [edit] Edict on Relations with Catholicism

The Caliph has seen the ferment within the Catholic faith of Terra. It is indeed a sign of the health of this faith that so many streams of thought contend. The Caliph welcomes the opportunity for interfaith dialogue, in order to strengthen the bonds that bind us, Christian Muslims and Jews, the Peoples of the Book.

The Muslims of Terra reach out the hand of friendship to our Catholic brothers and sisters. Your prophet Jesus was also a prophet of our own faith, one of the greatest. We honour this spark of divinity within the teachings of the Catholic faith. The Caliph acknowledges that within the holy Catholic apostolic church there are many who claim to speak with the authority of apostoilic succession. God alone can decide whose claim is just.

The Caliph bestows his blessing in this time of trouble upon the Pope Leo, and expresses his sorrow at the suffering of the people of Lodamun in the current civil conflict. Inshallah, peace shall come. The Caliph notes that the war is especially tragic in pitting the followers of Leo against those of the Deltarian Pope Innocent and the Deltarian Popess Jana. The Caliph sends greetings and his hopes for peace to the Popes Innocent and Jana. The Caliph's prayers are for an early peace and the restoration of international friendship, that people of faith can walk in the ways of peace rather than the ways of pride.

Hearing of the formation of a diocesan community among the Catholics of Luthori, the Caliph also sends his best wishes. The Caliph hopes it will be possible in the near future for him to visit Luthori, a nation strong in faith among both Christians and Muslims, to visit with his people and to speak with the people of other faiths.

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