Belief Quote by Abdurrahman Wahid
“If we cling to the institution of Islam, then we tend to defend it against whatever we see as a danger to it, so because of this we see now that many people are defending states, defending territories, defending everything institutional in the belief that they defend Islam.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Conference, 2005
Defending Islam leads to defending all institutions, creating broad resistance.
In simple terms: Protecting faith expands to defending many structures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize broader implications of zeal.
Themes
religion
defense
institutionalism
political identity
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
political
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community dialogues
- educational curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social psychology
group identity dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people conflate faith with institutions?
- How can nuanced defense be fostered?
A Different Perspective
May generalize diverse motivations.
