The divides are not Islam and western society, the divide is between people who have different values. We must promote connections between people who want to contribute to human values.
ABDULLAHI AHMED AN-NA'IM
ABDULLAHI AHMED AN-NA'IM
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Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im3 quotes“The divides are not Islam and western society, the divide is between people who have different values. We must promote connections between people who want to contribute to human values.”
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