In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) July 25, 2005.

The Fiqh, Jurisprudence, Council of North America (FCNA) wishes to address the issue of terrorism and how it is viewed in the Islamic legal and ethical system:

Islamic law has consistently condemned terrorism and extremism in all forms and under all circumstances, and we reiterate this unequivocal position. Islam strictly condemns religious extremism and the use of violence against innocent lives.

Islam stands clear on issues of Violence against women: No beating of wives and no abuse of women

This statement is declares that domestic violence has no room in Islam what so ever. First of all, it should be clear that the institution of the family in Islam is based on mutual respect, affection, mercy and love. Any form of physical or emotional abuse is prohibited. A husband is not allowed to physically or emotionally harm his wife, and the wife is not allowed to abuse her husband.

Imam Yahya Hendi responds to President Obama's speech in Cairo

Imam Yahya Hendi called on Muslim to take President Barak Obama seriously. In a speech to his community on June 6th, Imam Hendi said: “President Obama did his part reaching out to Muslims, and now, it is the time for Muslims worldwide to show leadership and join the world in real efforts for dialogue.”

Imam Hendi calls on all Imams to send letters of support to President Obama, and to use this historic time to connect with their neighbors for the sake of peace and justice for all.

Imam Hendi Honored by FBI

Reacting to the news, Hendi said, "For me, the award is about the people of Maryland, Muslims, Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, people of faith, people of no faith who have tried in the aftermath of September 11th to reach out to our law enforcement agencies to say, "What can we do to help America?"

Imam Hendi met with the Crown prince Prince Haakon Magnus:
In his early May, 2009 trip to Norway, Imam Hendi met with the Crown prince Prince Haakon Magnus after his speech on “Pluralism and Diversity in The United States”

Imam Hendi visited Bahrain: In his trip to Bahrain in early May, Imam Hendi addressed the issue of religious pluralism, and women’s rights in the Muslim World. Imam Hendi discussed with Bahraini men and women the role of ongoing efforts to promote cross-cultural dialogue and foster mutual understanding between the United States and the Islamic world.

Imam Hendi visited Ivory Coast: During his visit to Ivory Coast from June 11-18, 2009, Imam Hendi spoke about three principles that can help peace efforts in the world: politics of justice, economics of equity, and covenant of community. Imam Hendi also stressed in the need to empower youth and women in order for Africa to develop.

ANNE WILSON SCHAEF: Differences challenge assumptions

JEROME NATHANSON: The price of the democratic way of life is a growing appreciation of people's differences, not merely as tolerable, but as the essence of a rich and rewarding human experience.

JIMMY CARTER: We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.

JOHN F. KENNEDY: If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

JOHN F. KENNEDY: The wave of the future is not the conquest of the world by a single dogmatic creed but the liberation of the diverse energies of free nations and free men.

BLAISE PASCAL: Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak well of yourself.

CONFUCIUS: Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.