The Role of Progressive Islam in Transcending the Historical Religio-Doctrinal Sunni-Shi’i Divide

By Adis Duderija, New Age Islam

17 February 2020

Given the recent increase in Muslim sectarianism, especially in the Middle East, one would be forgiven if one was to  ask if the idea of Muslims transcending the historical religio-doctrinal Sunni-Shi’i divide would ever be possible even if one is of the view that it is highly desirable.

The numerous recent events of ‘sectarian’ or religiously inspired/justified violence and ongoing repression of many Muslim communities by other Muslims both within and across sectarian divides  in many parts of Muslim majority world, which have resulted in, among other things,  a large number of lost lives,  justify scepticism and lack of optimism in this respect. Read More https://newageislam.com/islam-and-sectarianism/adis-duderija,-new-age-islam/the-role-of-progressive-islam-in-transcending-the-historical-religio-doctrinal-sunni-shi%E2%80%99i-divide/d/121083