Acknowledged differences may create mutual respect, but hazy misunderstandings bring forth nothing but prejudice and rejection.
TARIQ RAMADANFor me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.
More Tariq Ramadan Quotes
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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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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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For me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.
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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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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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We are in a world that is connected, but is not communicating.
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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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If you look at how we are destroying and disrespecting Creation it is obvious that is something is not clear in our understanding. We overemphasize rules but we don’t understand the objective.
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We should not fool ourselves. When the Quran says wa la qad karamna Bani Adam [“we have honored the Children of Adam”] so yes we should all be free but this should not mean that we must act against the dignity of human beings.
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We need modesty not only in the way we dress; we need intellectual modesty.
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Your country needs religious leaders and religious politicians
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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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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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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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