Answering Islam - A Christian-Muslim dialog

The Truth About
A Common Word

By Sam Solomon and Al-Maqdisi

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In October 2007, a group of 138 Muslim scholars, clerics and intellectuals sent an open letter, entitled A Common Word Between Us and You, that was addressed to the leaders of all the world's churches.

In March 2008, the first edition of this response was released. This present version is a slightly revised edition. It is available in print and online at the website of the original publisher, Pilcrow Press, and here on Answering Islam.

The PDF file of this book (108 pages, 1.7 MB) provides the following contents:

Page 5

   

Dedication

Page 7

   

Acknowledgements

Page 9

   

A personal word from the authors

Page 11

   

Preface by Colin Dye

Page 17

   

The truth about A Common Word

Page 41

   

Endnotes

Page 45

   

Appendix A: Heraclius of Byzantium

Page 47

   

Appendix B: Fatwas

Page 69

   

Appendix C: A Common Word Between Us and You

 

Page 87

   

Appendix D: Loving God and Neighbour Together

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An overview over other Christian responses to this Muslim letter is given on this page: "A Common Word Between Us And You"