Radical Middle Way?

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Assalamu alaykum

Is there anybody on this forum associated with Radical Middle Way?

wassalamu alaykum

[not known]

what is that

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http://www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk/

They are a new Muslim Organisation that gets funding from the UK government.

The list of speakers seems to include a few traditional Ulamah as well.

[intoodeep]

govt' funded pseudo-secularists. They are using those 'traditional ulema' as a way to gain influence, thats all.

[mospike]

one things for sure, is that theres a bit of everything for everyone in this world

Ya Rab

[Abdullah99]

SALAAM,

They got Shaykh Faraz Rabbani on there as well as a speaker.

[mollus]

govt' funded pseudo-secularists. They are using those 'traditional ulema' as a way to gain influence, thats all.

Subhanallah, how easily you sacrifice your hasanat to those you backbite.

Do you have evidence that they are 'pseudo-secularists'?

What makes someone a pseudo-secularist?

And what evidence do you have from the RMW's work that this is the case?

Have you ever spoken to them in person to give nasiha?

And are the ulema, including the dozens who have spoken on their platform stupid enough to be 'used' by them?

[mollus]

one things for sure, is that theres a bit of everything for everyone in this world

Ya Rab

Do you take all your opinions from online forums? Have you exercised the Islamic duty to verify information you hear from others?

[mollus]

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf: http://www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk/vi...5&art=9&a_id=1

First of all, there’s a verse in the Qur’an that is very interesting to me, and probably to most of you, [verse in Arabic] ‘If people incline towards reconciliation, incline with them’ Wa tawakal alAllah ‘and trust in God’ inahu Huwa Samiul Aleem. [Arabic verse] When they want to incline towards peace, you incline towards peace; and if they want to deceive you, if there’s some hidden ulterior motive, God is enough for you. Don’t worry about that, that’s not your concern. Peace is so precious, that anybody who reaches out for peace, you should reach out with them for peace.

And there is another thing I want to say about this government – who do you think this government is? They are called civil servants. Who do you think pays their money? Where do you think this money is from that the government has? It’s from the pockets of the British people, who pay taxes. There are 2 million Muslims in this country paying taxes; they don’t want a little refund?
No seriously, I mean, I’m just amazed at this. Abu Hanifah said, [Arabic] The wealth of the non-Muslims, if they want to give it to you, it is permissible to take it.

[mollus]

Source: http://www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk/about_us.php

The Radical Middle Way is based on clear principles:

• a rejection of all forms of terrorism;
  
• a commitment to the revival of mercy, public service and a concern for social justice as emblematic Islamic duties;
  
• a commitment to the emergence of a distinct British Muslim identity that encourages the active involvement of British Muslims in social, public and economic life of Britain; and
  
• inspiring young people to become active agents for peace and positive change in their local communities

These themes are grounded in Islamic scholarship, tradition and civilisation. The project is committed to creating spaces where young Muslims can engage with these ideas in a meaningful, open and creative way.


Fiercely Independent


RMW is an inclusive intellectual and theological movement determined to present the message of the faith in a manner that lacks ambiguity, is exciting and bold: no topic is taboo, dissention is considered a virtue and scholarship is highly respected. We have a rigorously negotiated “terms of reference” with our funders that guarantees the independence of participating scholars and ensures that all of our activities are undertaken in the best interests of Muslim communities. Visiting scholars are given no prior script and are free to both choose and decide on the nature and content of their presentations. RMW has hosted lectures, seminars and debates which have addressed significant issues of the day including foreign policy, faith and citizenship and the role of religion in the modern world. RMW is funded primarily by a grant from the UK Government‘s Global Opportunities Fund and DCLG. Additional support has come from a wide range of sponsors that in the past has included organisations like Islamic Relief.