Post by Bint Mohammed on Oct 29, 2004 10:10:35 GMT -5
New Civilisation Magazine Launched to Commence the Debate on Islamic Political Thinking
LONDON, October 13 /PRNewswire/ -- New Civilisation Magazine a new quarterly publication providing a unique perspective on Islamic political thinking to the western world has been launched. It has been initiated as a unique forum to debate and discuss issues relating to Islamic political discourse, a critical and urgent task in a post 9/11 world. New Civilisation seeks to do away with the tired labels of fundamentalist or moderate and instead engage with people holding a concerted rational opinion on these matters from all shades of the political spectrum: left, right and centre.
New Civilisation seeks to present Islamic political thinking in a new light and more importantly to seek a rational discourse with people who hold dissimilar views on these issues. We believe the future need not be a choice between fanaticisms, of whichever orientation. Nor should it seek to be a dialogue of flattering compromise in the name of moderation and peace.
The main objectives of New Civilisation are:
1 To be the primary medium of choice for nurturing debate and discussion on all cultural, political and ideological issues relating to Islamic political thinking.
2 To seek specifically to engage thinkers and policy makers, both Muslim and Non Muslim, in debate and discussion on all important issues facing the world.
3 To present clear and objective thinking by knowledgeable observers on essential ideas that need to be addressed.
4 To project cogent and stimulating alternative ideas in the realm of cultural and political debate which challenge as well as inform.
5 To be a permanent and regular sponsor of events and forums, both print and non-print, that encourage original and objective insight.
6 To aid in informing and educating the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow on upcoming alternative views in addressing the major issues facing humankind.
Sajjad Khan, Editor of New Civilisation, said, "As a conflict between Islam and the West is engulfing the world in a cycle of violence, the walls between peoples are now being raised and fortified, yet the world is shrinking. I believe that New Civilisation is a unique attempt to break down the unreasonable barriers that are the tragic irony of modernity post 9/11."
Notes
1) Further information can be found at www.newcivilisation.com. New Civilisation Foundation was formed in July 2004 as a non-profit foundation committed to fostering debate on Islamic political thinking. New Civilisation Magazine is at the cornerstone of the work of the foundation.
2) The inaugural issue covers topics such as
- Reshaping the Globalisation debate
- Counting the cost for pensioners
- The War on Terrorism three years on
- Searching for happiness in western societies
- Abu Ghraib - What are the lessons to learn?
www.newcivilisation.com
