Interfaith · Dialogue · Guide
An interfaith dialogue guide: how we write, how to write with us.
Interfaith dialogue on Islam Today follows a plain set of rules: named co-bylines wherever a piece speaks about a tradition other than Islam, sourced quotation of the other tradition’s own scripture and scholars, no polemic, no defensiveness, and pre-publication review by an interfaith partner.
Named co-bylines
Where a piece discusses Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, or other traditions, we invite a named co-author from that tradition where the topic makes it possible. Solo pieces by a Muslim contributor about another tradition are permitted only where the contributor holds the relevant academic credential; even then, a named reviewer from that tradition is cited above the byline.
وَلَا تُجَادِلُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ
“Do not argue with the People of the Book except in the best manner.”
Quran 29:46 · Surah al-Ankabut · translation: Sahih International
Sourced quotation
When quoting the Bible we cite book, chapter, and verse with translation source (NRSV, KJV, or NIV). When quoting the Hebrew Bible we cite Tanakh chapter and verse. Hindu scriptures cite the specific text (Bhagavad Gita, Upanishad, Rigveda) with chapter and verse. Sikh scripture cites Guru Granth Sahib with ang number. We do not paraphrase scripture from another tradition where a direct citation is available.
“God is not merciful to one who is not merciful to people.”
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book of Manners (Book 78) · Hadith 6013 · narrated by Jarir ibn Abdullah
How to write with us
Pitch interfaith dialogue pieces to [email protected]. Include the topic, your tradition-background, your co-author (or your reviewer if soloing), and the sources you plan to quote. Pieces run 800 to 1,400 words with 6 to 10 citations. Named UK interfaith organisations are welcome partners; see editorial standards for the full policy.