Agree... But the deep seated insecurities of many conservative
muslims and a reflex rejection of anything the deem to be "western"
or "liberal" will hinder such efforts.
How can u progress when the very concept of progress is deemed to
be "western" and therefore, haram.
One thing that DEFINITELY hinders the development of progressive
thought in Islam is USA's clumsy efforts at supporting "moderates".
The problem is that any such "moderate" candidates immediately
risks becoming seen as a western puppet and becomes a walking
figure-11 for extremists.
Read properly, Islam itself is an very progressive theology with
extremely lively discourses who at some points in history, far
exceeded Christian Europe in intellectual vibrancy, scientific
progress, religious tolerance and social organisation.
