ibrahim anli

Qur’an and Non-Muslims: An Islamic Refutation of Violent Extremism

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 - 7:00-8:30pm EST

Wednesday, August 27th, 7:00-8:30pm EST

Qur’an and Non-Muslims: An Islamic Refutation of Violent Extremism

The past four decades have witnessed the rise of violent extremist groups with self-proclaimed Islamic justifications. While varying in the specifics of their ideologies and methods, these groups have frequently abused Qur’anic verses and the Prophetic tradition to base their worldviews.
 
Given the grossly destructive nature of these groups, to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, it’s imperative to have nuanced conversations on what Islam’s holy scripture says about violence. Such an endeavor will not only protect the global Muslim community from the toxic effects of absolutism but will also liberate Western thinking from Orientalist misconceptions on Islam.

Ibrahim Anli is a civic entrepreneur with a career record that bridges nonprofit and academic experience. He was a visiting researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem following his studies. Ibrahim joined the Journalists and Writers Foundation’s (JWF) Ankara office as its diplomacy coordinator. He later served as the secretary general of Abant Platform, JWF’s Istanbul based forum of intellectuals. Ibrahim taught International Relations and Diplomacy at Tishk International University in Erbil, Kurdistan before joining Rumi Forum and has been serving as its Executive Director since 2019.


Ibrahim Anli has published a number of peer reviewed book chapters and articles. He holds a BA in Economics from Istanbul University, an MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Sabanci University, and a certificate in Strategic Management for Leaders of NGOs from Harvard University. He is a member of Braver Angels Scholars Council and also serves on the board of Religion Communicators Council.

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