Take the Initiative

'Even if you know one ayah (verse of knowledge), disseminate it'

- Prophet Muhammed (pbuh).

The Muslim Debate Initiative, is a grassroots-to-high level project, formed by experienced Muslim debaters, apologists, political analysts, researchers and speakers from all sections of the Muslim community. MDI aims at promoting debate, dialogue, discourse and discussion between all sections of the global community.

Invite

The MDI’s scope of discussion spans both the political and theological spheres of contemporary debate. We are aimed at articulating the case for Islam in all spheres of debate and discussion. We desire to get all people speaking to eachother, as a way of enhancing understanding, changing perspectives and strongly advocating the truth, no matter how unpalatable it might be for any party. What makes our organisation unique is that we do not want to shy away from controversial subjects. We do not have a ‘no platform policy’ and no subject is too taboo to discuss, as long as the manner in which a contention is aired, is done respectfully and not gratuitously.

Listen

The MDI welcomes non-Muslims to get involved and participate in the debate. If you are of any particular belief or political ideology, we welcome you and wish to provide you with a platform to debate, discuss and dialogue with us, on any topic you desire, even (and especially) controverisal issues. Our method is to seek out the best non-Muslim debaters, speakers and ideologues and invite them to articulate their ideas on their platform while critically listening to their side's arguments. We seek to be open minded, and sincerely consider any good points put forward. We believe that more listening and more reasoned debate, creates a healthy society, even though we may not all agree.

We'll aim to host debates between experienced Muslim debaters and Christians (of various denominations), Political conservatives, Fundamentalists, Atheists, Jews, Liberals, Humanists, Secularists, 'Modernists', Communists, Nationalists, Neo-cons and even Zionists.

Furthermore, MDI will engage in intra-Islamic (inter-school of thought) discussion between various opinions within the realm of Islamic discourse.

Propose

The Muslim speakers of MDI, carry as their aims, the articulation of Islam as a rational belief, way of life, political system, community builder and international movement for human peace and justice. Our aim is to expound our beliefs, suggest real and practical solutions for real world problems, with an aim to change opinions, break down barriers and enhance the level of understanding of people from all faiths, ways of life and ideologies. We hope that this will promote deeper understanding and help bind the global community together in justice and peace.

Engagement

The MDI aims to encourage, inspire and provide opportunities for members of the Muslim community to engage with the societies they live in and do ‘dawah’ (inviting to understand and debate Islam) in their own local communities, cities and countries. MDI is not confined to London, England, but has members all over the world, so everyone can take part.

So go on, join in the debate…

To keep in contact with the latest, please join our facebook group and keep up-to-date with all the latest developments and events organised by the Muslim Debate Initiative.

Alternatively, get in contact with us on:

info@thedebateinitiative.com

MDI Official Response to fallacious comments by Head of Christian Peoples Alliance Party

6:30pm, Friday 5th March 201

10:00pm, Thursday 4th March 2010