A Common Word Between Us and You

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.
The ACW Letter »
Initial signatories »
New signatories »
Responses »

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.
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Publications

Although it has only been 5 years since ACW was originally published there have already been dozens of major publications covering it with several books focused soley around it. See the list of publications »

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.
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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.
Browse 906 articles covering A Common Word »
Reports and Opinions »

Reading Lists

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.

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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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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.
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