For me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.
TARIQ RAMADANGreek philosophy departs from the assumption that we can understand the world autonomously using our rational faculties. Islam is not saying this.
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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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If you are not at peace with yourself then you cannot spread peace.
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We cannot have a free market since it does not really set us free. It’s free for interest, speculation and consumerism to create false needs.
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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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Your heart is the center of humility, your mind could be the source of arrogance.
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When you’re overwhelmed by your emotion, you listen less and you judge more. This is also the reality of the dogmatic mind.
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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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Political rhetoric leads only to confusion.
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Greek philosophy departs from the assumption that we can understand the world autonomously using our rational faculties. Islam is not saying this.
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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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Having traveled a lot and met people from different horizons it makes you more humble and ready to listen.
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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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We are in a world that is connected, but is not communicating.
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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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To have a moral sense is not to be dogmatic in dealing with rules. It can be an open way with dealing with questions of objectives and purpose, which is completely different.
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