Why ‘A Common Word’?
Unprecedented Global Acceptance
Since the launch of A Common Word, hundreds of Muslim and Christian scholars, leaders and intellectuals have approved and commented on the initiative; including H.H. the Pope and many grand muftis.
Major Events
Since the launch of ACW five years ago several major events that brought together some of the most revered scholars from within Islam and Christianity have been organized. These events have lead to joint declarations, the establishment of institutes and much more.
Publications
Since the launch of ACW five years ago several major events that brought together some of the most revered scholars from within Islam and Christianity have been organized. These events have lead to joint declarations, the establishment of institutes and much more.
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University Approved
Many top universities have developed courses, programs, and conferences based around the A Common Word principles including Cambridge, Yale, Georgetown, and many others.
Highly Covered
Hundreds of articles—carried by thousands of press outlets – have been written about A Common Word in English alone, making it perhaps the most-covered interfaith initiative ever.
Reading List
Soon after ACW launched major Muslim and Christian scholars agreed to create reading lists to help the other gain a better understanding of each other’s faith.
Fruitful
A Common Word has received numerous awards, has been the basis for many resolutions and peace initiatives, and gave birth to the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, and much more.
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Endorse Us
Join the 19413 people who endorsed ‘A Common Word’ and show the world you support a brighter future based around compassion and understanding.
Organize a WIHW Event
Each February thousands of people all over the world gather in celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, an extension of the A Common Word initiative. Start off by sending a letter of support and then organize an event.