A Study on Islam in Brazil: Shiite Cultural Centers in the Creation of the Dialogue of Coexistence in Social Networks

Abstract

In this work, the objective is to analyze through an empirical research the function of the social networks used by the Mosques and Cultural Centers shi'as in Brazil for the promotion of peace and coexistence among the diferent religious groups. Shiite Muslims in Brazil participate Shiite Muslims in Brazil actively participate in government political instances in Committees to Combat Religious Intolerance (CCIR) and use social media to convene, disseminate and strengthen the community and the Islamic speech of peace. Two main examples will also be presented: Imam Hussein Cultural Center (CCIH) and The Shiite Human Rights Observatory (OXDIH), both in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The discourse and actions developed also support the pretension of educating and informing the Brazilian population about the true mission of Islam to promote peace and peaceful coexistence.