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The Interfaith Encounter Association wishes to all our Druze friends:
Happy Ziyarat al-Nabi Shu'ayb!
Kul Am Wantum Bekheir
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(Hebrew & Arabic follow English- עברית וערבית אחרי אנגלית- العربيه والعبريه تتبع الانجليزيه)
Nazareth Religious Leaders Interfaith Encounter Group - January 18, 2026
The group of religious leaders in the Nazareth area, including priests from various denominations, rabbis, and a Muslim sheikh, met to discuss divorce and its rulings in different religions, as well as its religious, social, and humanitarian implications.
Each participant shared their religion's view on divorce. Some Christian traditions severely restrict divorce or view it as the final failure of marriage. In Judaism, divorce procedures are subject to a complex religious and legal process requiring specific arrangements and approvals. All participants emphasized the sanctity of marriage and the necessity of preserving it whenever possible.
The sheikh explained that Islam permits divorce as a last resort, to be used only after all reconciliation attempts have been exhausted. He added that Islam establishes clear and gradual guidelines for divorce that ensure justice, preserve the dignity of both parties, and minimize psychological and social harm. The encounter concluded that differences in religious laws do not negate the shared values between religions, but rather open the door to a deeper dialogue about compassion and wisdom in dealing with the realities of human relations. It also emphasized the importance of mutual learning and respect for religious diversity in addressing sensitive social issues.
Finally, at the end of the encounter, we, the religious leaders, decided to inquire with schools and institutions about their willingness to host us as representatives of religious leaders. We would like to meet with students in a friendly and informal setting, aiming to foster understanding and understanding.
Report by Sheikh Ahmad and Fadi, edited by Abier
קבוצת המפגש הבין דתי של מנהיגים דתיים באזור נצרת- 18 בינואר 2026
קבוצת המנהיגים דתיים באזור נצרת, כולל כמרים מזרמים שונים, רבנים ושייח' מוסלמי, נפגשה כדי לדון בגירושין ובפסיקותיהם בדתות השונות, כמו גם בהשלכות הדתיות והחברתיות שלהם.
כל אחד מהמשתתפים שיתף בעמדת דתו בנושא גירושין. מסורות נוצריות מסוימות מגבילות מאוד את הגירושין או רואות בהם כישלון סופי של הנישואין. ביהדות, הליכי גירושין כפופים לתהליך דתי ומשפטי מורכב הדורש הסדרים ואישורים ספציפיים. כל המשתתפים הדגישו את קדושת הנישואין ואת הצורך לשמר אותם ככל האפשר.
השייח' הסביר כי האסלאם מתיר גירושין כמוצא אחרון, שיש להשתמש בו רק לאחר שכל ניסיונות הפיוס מוצו. הוא הוסיף כי האסלאם קובע הנחיות ברורות והדרגתיות לגירושין המבטיחות צדק, שומרות על כבוד שני הצדדים וממזערות נזקים פסיכולוגיים וחברתיים.
סיכמנו כי הבדלים בחוקים הדתיים אינם מבטלים את הערכים המשותפים בין הדתות, אלא פותחים פתח לדיאלוג עמוק יותר על חמלה וחוכמה בהתמודדות עם מציאות היחסים האנושיים. כמו כן, הדגשנו את חשיבות הלמידה ההדדית והכבוד לגיוון הדתי בטיפול בנושאים חברתיים רגישים.
בסוף המפגש החלטנו, המנהיגים הדתיים, לברר עם בתי ספר ומוסדות לגבי נכונותם לארח אותנו כנציגי מנהיגים דתיים. נרצה להיפגש עם תלמידים בסביבה ידידותית ובלתי פורמלית, במטרה לטפח הבנה והבנה.
דיווח מאת השייח' אחמד ופאדי, בעריכת עביר
مجموعة اللقاء بين الديانات للقادة الدينيين في الناصرة - 18 كانون الثاني 2026
اجتمعت مجموعة زعماء الدينيين في الناضرة المكونة من رهبان من مختلف الطوائف وحاخامات وشيخ مسلم . كان موضوع اللقاء عن موضوع الطلاق وأحكامه في الديانات، وانعكاساته الدينية والاجتماعية والإنسانية.
تناقش كلٌّ من المشاركين موقف ديانته من الطلاق. وتبيّن أنّ بعض التقاليد المسيحية تقيّد الطلاق إلى حدّ كبير أو تنظر إليه كفشل نهائي للزواج، فيما تخضع إجراءات الطلاق في اليهودية لمسار ديني وقانوني معقّد يتطلّب ترتيبات وموافقات محدّدة. وقد أكّد الجميع على قدسيّة الزواج وضرورة الحفاظ عليه قدر الإمكان.
وبرزت المفارقة عند تناول الرؤية الإسلامية؛ إذ أوضح الشيخ أنّ الإسلام يبيح الطلاق بوصفه حلًّا أخيرًا لا يُلجأ إليه إلا بعد استنفاد محاولات الإصلاح، ويضع له ضوابط واضحة ومتدرّجة تراعي العدل وتحفظ كرامة الطرفين وتقلّل من الأذى النفسي والاجتماعي. وقد أبدى المشاركون دهشتهم من وضوح هذه الأحكام وتوازنها.
خلص اللقاء إلى أنّ اختلاف التشريعات لا يلغي القيم المشتركة بين الديانات ٫ بل يفتح بابًا لحوارٍ أعمق حول الرحمة والحكمة في التعامل مع واقع العلاقات الإنسانية، ويؤكّد أهمية التعلّم المتبادل واحترام التنوّع الديني في معالجة القضايا الاجتماعية الحسّاسة.
واخيرا وليس اخرا في اخر اللقاء قررنا نحن الاقادة الدينيون بان نسأل بمدارس ومؤسّسات إزا بحبّوا يستضيفونا كممثلّين عن قادة الأديان حتّى نلتقي مع الطلاّب كلقاء ودّي وتعارف عام بهدف تقريب القلوب معًا.
تقرير الشيخ احمد واب فادي وتحرير عبير
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