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MH1

(18,371 posts)
Sun Jan 8, 2012, 01:40 PM Jan 2012

Most progressive Islamic countries? [View all]

I'm looking to be educated about this. In Help & Meta there was some discussion of bigotry against Islam and/or Muslims. I have a conception of Islam that it is NOT progressive, and that most Islamic countries are not progressive, and that some are downright horrific. But I want to be open-minded. You all don't know me personally, so you might not believe this, but I actually do struggle with this. I don't want to be prejudiced.

So, I have a series of questions. This is the first. What are the BEST - in your mind - examples of Islamic countries that show a positive, liberal, even progressive treatment of all their people? Which ones get it the most right with respect to Human Rights for all, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation? Are any tolerant of other religions, or someone who was born a Muslim converting to another religion (or atheism)?

Thanks for any light you can shed.

Note: I also want to be clear: whatever I think about Islamic countries and how they treat their people based on what I see and hear in the news - I do NOT assume about individuals. With everyone, I wait and see how the person presents themself, rather than responding to them based on pre-conceived notions.

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***crickets*** ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2012 #1
Well, give it time. MH1 Jan 2012 #2
Still nothing but ***Crickets*** ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2012 #4
The OP said they're looking for a positive discussion.... Violet_Crumble Jan 2012 #7
Interesting, I didn't know that about Israeli law. MH1 Jan 2012 #12
I am not aware of any progressive Islamic Counties, but there are progressive Muslims. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #3
That group is defunct, but there is a new one, Muslims for Progressive Values MH1 Jan 2012 #13
Turkey seems to be the most progressive Islamic country. Alameda Jan 2012 #5
Actually Turkey is a secular nation, not an islamic one. ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2012 #8
So yr arguing that one of the most populous Muslim countries in the world isn't an Islamic country? Violet_Crumble Jan 2012 #9
Turkey's the best example of one... Violet_Crumble Jan 2012 #6
A very good question for discussion. harun Jan 2012 #10
Thanks everyone for the informative responses! MH1 Jan 2012 #11
it is NOt Andrew_Writer Feb 2012 #14
Turkey and Malaysia naragdaban Feb 2012 #15
what country based in religion is progressive? La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2012 #16
The United States! Pterodactyl Aug 2012 #17
Interesting fact, but irrelevant. Didn't think I needed to define "Islamic country" but here goes: MH1 Sep 2012 #18
What do you mean by progressive? iqbal1980 Oct 2012 #19
Do a litle research into Oman. pangaia Nov 2012 #20
With regards at least to inheritance... Herman4747 Apr 2016 #21
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