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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.

Tariq Ramadan

Teach 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.
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Giving Heart Think
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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Different Example Philosophy
IS [Islamic State] has played a major role in helping Bashar al-Assad to reposition Syria on the international scene. Now, it is almost impossible to come up with a solution that would exclude him. The political game appears to be very cynical indeed.
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Games Political Religion
Having traveled a lot and met people from different horizons it makes you more humble and ready to listen.
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Different Humble People
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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Heart Joy Silence
Political rhetoric leads only to confusion.
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Confusion Political Rhetoric
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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Judge Mind Reality
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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Action Condemn Problem View
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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Diversity Real Tolerance
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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Different Purpose Way
Fear and its accompanying emotional reactions have become part of the public mindset. Such reactions, while often legitimate, are also being exploited with increasing frequency for political ends.
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Emotional Mindset Political
We need modesty not only in the way we dress; we need intellectual modesty.
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Dresses Intellectual Need
For me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.
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Made Political Side Spectrum
Wisdom is always connected to beauty. When you see someone acting by their principles, their wisdom makes them beautiful.
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Acting Beautiful Principle
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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Community Talk Vision
We must re-center philosophy within our frame of reference which I think is the way to deal with it.
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Philosophy Think Way

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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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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