We need modesty not only in the way we dress; we need intellectual modesty.
TARIQ RAMADANTeach the heart not to give way to proud emotions and arrogant thinking; bring the mind to heart-soothing solutions that make it possible to control oneself gently and wisely.
More Tariq Ramadan Quotes
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We must re-center philosophy within our frame of reference which I think is the way to deal with it.
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There is the philosophy embedded in the culture we are living. It is quite clear for example that Arabs have a different culture than Malaysians.
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We are in a world that is connected, but is not communicating.
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Intellectual modesty is humility as to what I know; intellectual humility is modesty as to what I do not know
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Serve humanity, regardless of religion. Show solidarity for those suffering and oppressed.
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I understand the need to serve the community by talking about marriage or halal food. But you should also lead with vision, wisdom and courage.
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If we agree to say that those terrorists are indeed Muslim, I have no problem whatsoever to condemn their actions. I won’t apologise though, or justify my point of view.
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Cultures are never merely intellectual constructs. They take form through the collective intelligence and memory, through a commonly held psychology and emotions, through spiritual and artistic communion.
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Acknowledged differences may create mutual respect, but hazy misunderstandings bring forth nothing but prejudice and rejection.
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Islam, as a religion, has been established in France for a long time, and the religious question has been resolved in this country. Islam does not threaten France’s future in any way.
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If there is a smoke, there is a fire, the saying goes, That is quite true, but one should find what the fire is, and who lit it.
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One does not always know how to express the sorrow of the soul. One does not always know how to silence the joy of the heart.
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Discomfort levels in our societies are rising, or so it would seem. In theory, we invoke diversity and tolerance. But in real life, we raise our hackles and withdraw into ourselves.
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Wisdom is always connected to beauty. When you see someone acting by their principles, their wisdom makes them beautiful.
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We should not treat people as they treat us, we should treat them better.
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