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title: "5 Alternatives Quotes By Tariq Ramadan"
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> [I don't like this vision that Turkey is successful because it is as successful as the western powers in economic terms. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-don-t-like-this-vision-that-turkey-is-successful-because-it-is-as/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/776/tariq-ramadan-877_advocating_i-don-t-like-this-vision-that-turkey-is_1532335.jpg)

> [In my book, the Arab Awakening, I talk about the fact that we have to move from this. All the contemporary ideologies…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/in-my-book-the-arab-awakening-i-talk-about-the-fact-that-we-have-to/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ef/tariq-ramadan-877_alternatives_in-my-book-the-arab-awakening-i-talk-abo_1733955.jpg)

> [An 'Islamic economy' or 'Islamic finance' doesn't mean anything to me. But I do think that in the multi-polar world, it is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/an-islamic-economy-or-islamic-finance-doesn-t-mean-anything-to-me-but/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72c/tariq-ramadan-877_alternatives_an-islamic-economy-or-islamic-finance-do_2048588.png)

> [Destroying the nation state are mainly three things: the global economy, global communication technology and global culture. And this is where we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/destroying-the-nation-state-are-mainly-three-things-the-global/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5b/tariq-ramadan-877_alternatives_destroying-the-nation-state-are-mainly-t_2887622.jpg)

> [What I see now is that even with the Islamists, who have been portraying themselves as the alternative to corruption and dictatorship…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/what-i-see-now-is-that-even-with-the-islamists-who-have-been/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/tariq-ramadan-877_alternatives_what-i-see-now-is-that-even-with-the-isl_3135792.jpg)

## Other authors on Alternatives

## More by Tariq Ramadan

> [Saying that the origin of the Islamic State (IS) is within the Muslim Brotherhood organisation only strengthens IS.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/saying-that-the-origin-of-the-islamic-state-is-is-within-the-muslim/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [We must master our egoism, and through this mastery, step outside ourselves and educate ourselves in giving. Fasting requires that we rediscover all that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/we-must-master-our-egoism-and-through-this-mastery-step-outside/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [I have learned that one should say "Peace!" to those who shout their hatred for one's being and presence or at one's passage.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-have-learned-that-one-should-say-peace-to-those-who-shout-their/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [51% of the French people - who are not very religious - were thinking that what "Charlie Hebdo" did was unwise. They aren't asking…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/51-of-the-french-people-who-are-not-very-religious-were-thinking-that/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [I wanted to understand. I'm not here to support one, but I am here to criticize all, on a principled position. I very much…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-wanted-to-understand-i-m-not-here-to-support-one-but-i-am-here-to/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [Many U.S. organizations believe that I am being barred from the country not because of my actions but because of my ideas. The conclusion…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/many-u-s-organizations-believe-that-i-am-being-barred-from-the/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [There is the philosophy embedded in the culture we are living. It is quite clear for example that Arabs have a different culture than…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/there-is-the-philosophy-embedded-in-the-culture-we-are-living-it-is/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [South Africa is labouring to find its revolutionary path; the colours of the Rainbow Nation have difficulty blending together; the wealthy elites (white, black…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/south-africa-is-labouring-to-find-its-revolutionary-path-the-colours/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [Acknowledged differences may create mutual respect, but hazy misunderstandings bring forth nothing but prejudice and rejection.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/acknowledged-differences-may-create-mutual-respect-but-hazy/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [It is of the highest importance to provide equal access to the labour market. Governments should act to establish equitable employment standards and penalise…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/it-is-of-the-highest-importance-to-provide-equal-access-to-the-labour/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [Wisdom is always connected to beauty. When you see someone acting by their principles, their wisdom makes them beautiful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/wisdom-is-always-connected-to-beauty-when-you-see-someone-acting-by/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [Your sensitivity is power. Don't let people transform your qualities into weaknesses.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/your-sensitivity-is-power-don-t-let-people-transform-your-qualities/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [The dogmatic and, therefore, invulnerable core in Islam is understandably simple: acknowledgement of faith, prayer, charity and fasting. Almost everything else is open to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/the-dogmatic-and-therefore-invulnerable-core-in-islam-is/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [It is like using a smoke screen, the same thing for an individual. The topic here is Islam. If French politicians are no longer…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/it-is-like-using-a-smoke-screen-the-same-thing-for-an-individual-the/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

> [Humility is my table, respect is my garment, empathy is my food and curiosity is my drink. As for love, it has a thousand…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/humility-is-my-table-respect-is-my-garment-empathy-is-my-food-and/)

[Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/)

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