Committed Quote by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
“The idea is that they wouldn't want to deal with militant Islam but an Islam and Muslims who are committed to progress, committed to development, who like peace and are moderate in their ways. So that's what we are doing here.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, 2005
He advocates for a moderate, progressive Islam that embraces peace and development, contrasting it with militant extremism.
In simple terms: Promote peaceful, progressive Islam.
Support moderate Islam.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Policy making
- interfaith dialogue
- community development
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies encourage moderate religious voices?
- What policies best foster peaceful development?
Moderate Islam faces resistance from entrenched extremist narratives.