Coexistence Quote by Wolfgang Schauble
“When it comes to training imams, one needs a partner. But if we want the mosques to preach peaceful coexistence, we will have to do something about it. One goal of the conference is to find a partner for the training of imams and teachers of Islam in schools.”
About This Quote
Source Conference: Interfaith Training Summit, 2023, Germany
Effective imam training requires collaborative partnerships to promote peaceful coexistence in mosques and schools
In simple terms: Collaboration needed for peaceful religious education
Key Takeaway
Build partnerships for imam and teacher training
Themes
interfaith dialogue
peacebuilding
education
leadership
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- Mosque programming
- school religious curricula
- interfaith events
- policy development
Key Concepts
Community engagement
capacity building
religious moderation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners ensure balanced curricula?
- What measures sustain long‑term collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include differing theological interpretations and resource constraints
![“[Mujahedeen], by the way, don't represent Islam in any formal sense. They're not imams or sheiks. They are self-appointed warriors for Islam.” quote by Edward Said](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ecb/edward-said-6412_formal_mujahedeen-by-the-way-don-t-represent-is_1627682.jpg)
