Peace & Conflict: Islamic Perspectives
Our pioneering work on the Islamic Perspectives on Peace and Conflict Studies has integrated carefully our knowledge and experience from both the field of peace and conflict studies, and their application to Islamic sources. We do not claim to be religious scholars, nor do we attempt to be. However, we apply methodical and scientific approaches grounded in social sciences in order to examine critically and constructively elements of peace and conflict resolution in Islamic sources that are relevant to the lives of Muslims today.
Our practical and interactive approaches to education and training have gained us worldwide reputation for creative innovation that is grounded in deep faith and aspiration to advance peace for all humanity and our mother Earth. Our publications span academic scholarly works and hands-on practical training manuals that have already touched the lives of many.
Peace & Conflict: Islamic Perspectives Courses
For more than 20 years, our In Peace, Amr team, including former associates such as Patty Anton, Dr. Fatima Mirza and Louai el Haffar, initiated the design of courses in Peace and Conflict Studies with Islamic Perspectives under the auspices of the Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences (GSISS). The courses include grounded knowledge and practice from the Peace and Conflict field, with methodical approaches to relevant information in Islamic sources. This course has provided the academic and scholarly underpinnings for our work through training workshops in communities worldwide. It also provided the depth of knowledge that we rely on when conducting training of trainers workshops.
The following is a list of some of the courses offered on the topic:
- Course on Conflict Resolution in the Islamic Context. Boston Islamic Seminary. February 2019. Boston. USA.
- Graduate Course on Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution with Islamic Perspectives. Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences. 1998-2004. Leesburg, Virginia.
Peace & Conflict: Islamic Perspectives Training Workshop
This unique workshop builds on the cumulative knowledge and experiences of the In Peace, Amr team and the invaluable contribution of former associates over the past 25 years. Based in the teaching and training manual Say Peace: Islamic Perspectives on Peace and Conflict Resolution, the workshop provides participants with universal and foundational understanding of conflict and peace dynamics using materials from the flagship manual C.R. SIPPABIO. At the same time, the workshop materials introduce participants to insights based in Islamic sources of knowledge, using social sciences methodologies of interpretation. Such approach places this workshop within the humanities field and a such allows for equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills for addressing conflicts peacefully and consistently with their Islamic values and morals.
Below is a list of some of the workshops conducted by the In Peace, Amr team over the past few years, followed by pictures and videos from the workshops:
- Training on Conflict Resolution and Mediation for Muslim Communities in Europe. KARAMAH-Europe (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights). November 2019. Brussels. Belgium.
- Training Workshop on Conflict Analysis and Resolution for Muslim women community leaders. KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights). 2006- Present. Washington, D.C.
- Training Workshop on Conflict Analysis and Resolution for Muslim women community leaders. KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights) and the Texas Muslim Women Foundation. March 2019. Texas. USA.
- Training Workshop on Conflict Analysis and Resolution for Muslim women community leaders. KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights) and the US Embassy in Manila. March 2018. Manila, The Philippines.
- Training Workshop on Conflict Resolution in the Islamic Context. IKRAM Association. March and August 2015, and August 2016. Washington, D.C. USA.
- Training Workshops on Islamic Perspectives on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution. Maldivian Democracy Network. February 2016 and March 2017. Male, The Maldives.
- Training on Conflict Resolution and Mediation for Muslim Communities in Europe. KARAMAH-Europe (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights). October 2015. Brussels. Belgium.
- Training Workshops on Peace Skills, Civic Education and Active Learning to Religious and Community Leaders of the Peacebuilding Network, Imams and Quranic School Teachers as Part of the Peace through Development (PDEV) Project of USAID, IRD and SALAM Institute. September 2013-June 2014. N’djamena, Chad; Niamey, Niger.
- Training Workshops on Interfaith and Peace Skills for Imams and Priests in Sarh, Chad. SALAM Institute for Peace and Justice. September 2013. Sarh, Chad.
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution training for community leaders and Muslim Imams. SALAM Institute for Peace and Justice. April 2006 and May 2007. Washington, D.C.
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution training for leaders and members of the Muslim community participating in the Peaceful Family Project addressing domestic violence issues. February 2001. Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C.
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution training workshop at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). October 2000. Plainfield, Indiana; and March 2002. Chicago, Illinois.
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution training workshop for the Muslim Prison Chaplin Association. Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences. May 2000. Leesburg, Virginia.
Peace and Conflict: Islamic Perspectives Teaching & Training Manuals
Peace Education in the Islamic Context: “…Say Peace”- A Conflict Resolution Teaching and Training Manual with Islamic Perspectives
Peace and Conflict: Islamic Perspectives Publications
Peace Education: Islamic Perspectives (2009)
