--- title: "15 Citizens Quotes By Tariq Ramadan" description: "15 Citizens quotes by Tariq Ramadan. Plus more from Tariq Ramadan and more Citizens sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed_2612547.png" --- > [We need more citizens that are committed and courageous.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed-and-courageous/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed_2612547.png) > [Politics is mainly about interests. As Muslim citizens, we understand these interests but we should put principles and dignity beyond everything.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/politics-is-mainly-about-interests-as-muslim-citizens-we-understand/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/247/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_politics-is-mainly-about-interests-as-mu_937439.png) > [Our pluralist society must provide its citizens with the tools to understand religions, their symbols and their practices.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/our-pluralist-society-must-provide-its-citizens-with-the-tools-to/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/626/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_our-pluralist-society-must-provide-its-c_1780730.png) > [Mankind must be positively and constructively wary of mankind, of their fellow man, of their families, of the members of their faith…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/mankind-must-be-positively-and-constructively-wary-of-mankind-of/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00b/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_mankind-must-be-positively-and-construct_2194257.png) > [Terror will crash down on us if we fail to understand that a pluralistic society requires the personal and daily commitment of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/terror-will-crash-down-on-us-if-we-fail-to-understand-that-a/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/864/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_terror-will-crash-down-on-us-if-we-fail_731409.png) > [American Muslims are already within the system. We should stop isolating ourselves by thinking we are powerless. The youngest generations of Americans…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/american-muslims-are-already-within-the-system-we-should-stop/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/062/tariq-ramadan-877_american-citizens_american-muslims-are-already-within-the_2119860.jpg) > [As Muslims, we are all equals, we abide by the laws and we understand that we have to be active citizens wherever…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/as-muslims-we-are-all-equals-we-abide-by-the-laws-and-we-understand/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb3/tariq-ramadan-877_active_as-muslims-we-are-all-equals-we-abide-by_2684311.png) > [This simple truth is the essence of my message to Muslims throughout the world: know who you are, who you want to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-message-to-muslims-throughout/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a9c/tariq-ramadan-877_based_this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-m_1318557.png) > [The Muslim contribution to the future of America is to not only speak out as Muslims, but to also speak out as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/the-muslim-contribution-to-the-future-of-america-is-to-not-only-speak/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/121/tariq-ramadan-877_america_the-muslim-contribution-to-the-future-of_2143708.png) > [The nature of the state is one thing, but there are other major challenges - what it will take to tackle the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/the-nature-of-the-state-is-one-thing-but-there-are-other-major/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/124/tariq-ramadan-877_awakening_the-nature-of-the-state-is-one-thing-but_1189738.png) > [In the West or anywhere else, the treatment of people in an undignified way (structural and institutionalized racism against Latinos or African…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/in-the-west-or-anywhere-else-the-treatment-of-people-in-an/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6b/tariq-ramadan-877_african-american_in-the-west-or-anywhere-else-the-treatme_2746261.png) > [When I am talking to people from Germany, we should know that there are certain things and certain histories that are very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany-we-should-know-that-there/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/tariq-ramadan-877_certain_when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany_2159967.jpg) > [Islam can only be modernized from within. If I state that I condemn the practice of stoning, that this punishment is despicable,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within-if-i-state-that-i-condemn/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/44e/tariq-ramadan-877_brother_islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within_594149.png) > [I talk to the young generation and advise them to be both fully Muslim and fully Western citizens, to be free, to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advise-them-to-be-both-fully/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7da/tariq-ramadan-877_advise_i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advis_2913307.jpg) > [The singularity of Islam is its universality. As American citizens and as Muslims, you need to show there is something specific, namely…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/the-singularity-of-islam-is-its-universality-as-american-citizens-and/) [Tariq Ramadan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tariq-ramadan/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a13/tariq-ramadan-877_achieve_the-singularity-of-islam-is-its-universa_402808.jpg) ## Other authors on Citizens ## 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/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/citizens/tariq-ramadan/#itemlist", "name": "15 Citizens Quotes By Tariq Ramadan", "numberOfItems": 15, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "We need more citizens that are committed and courageous.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tariq Ramadan" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed-and-courageous/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed_2612547.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed_2612547.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/tariq-ramadan-877_citizens_we-need-more-citizens-that-are-committed_2612547.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“We need more citizens that are committed and courageous.” — Tariq Ramadan", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Politics is mainly about interests. 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Find common values and build with fellow citizens a society based on diversity and equality.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tariq Ramadan" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-message-to-muslims-throughout/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a9c/tariq-ramadan-877_based_this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-m_1318557.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a9c/tariq-ramadan-877_based_this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-m_1318557.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a9c/tariq-ramadan-877_based_this-simple-truth-is-the-essence-of-my-m_1318557.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“This simple truth is the essence of my message to Muslims throughout the world: know who you are, who you…” — Tariq Ramadan", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 9, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "The Muslim contribution to the future of America is to not only speak out as Muslims, but to also speak out as citizens in the name of our common values. Our main contribution is to reconcile the American society with its own values, those that are not in contradiction to Islam. 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If you look at all the Muslims living in the West, they didn't react in a violent way. They don't like what they saw but they are citizens like you and me and they look at it and say: \"This is a silly video but we are not going to react.\"", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tariq Ramadan" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany-we-should-know-that-there/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/tariq-ramadan-877_certain_when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany_2159967.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/tariq-ramadan-877_certain_when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany_2159967.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/tariq-ramadan-877_certain_when-i-am-talking-to-people-from-germany_2159967.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“When I am talking to people from Germany, we should know that there are certain things and certain histories…” — Tariq Ramadan", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 13, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Islam can only be modernized from within. If I state that I condemn the practice of stoning, that this punishment is despicable, it changes nothing. My fellow Muslims will say: Brother Tariq, you became a European, a Swiss citizen, so you are no longer one of us.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tariq Ramadan" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within-if-i-state-that-i-condemn/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/44e/tariq-ramadan-877_brother_islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within_594149.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/44e/tariq-ramadan-877_brother_islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within_594149.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/44e/tariq-ramadan-877_brother_islam-can-only-be-modernized-from-within_594149.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Islam can only be modernized from within. 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Some sisters and brothers are ready, yes, even though I can see young sisters and brothers who are also obsessed with their social status, their titles, their salary and are scared to not be tolerated.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tariq Ramadan" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advise-them-to-be-both-fully/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7da/tariq-ramadan-877_advise_i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advis_2913307.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7da/tariq-ramadan-877_advise_i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advis_2913307.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7da/tariq-ramadan-877_advise_i-talk-to-the-young-generation-and-advis_2913307.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I talk to the young generation and advise them to be both fully Muslim and fully Western citizens, to be…” — Tariq Ramadan", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 15, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "The singularity of Islam is its universality. As American citizens and as Muslims, you need to show there is something specific, namely our moral singularity. We believe there is one God and this one God is pushing us to reach universal values by liberating ourselves from our ego and by serving humanity. We must be involved in this by all means necessary, in a nonviolent way, through the legal, media, economic and cultural systems. 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