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title: "4 Contemporary Quotes By Tariq Ramadan"
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> [If you look at how great artists of the past, like Beethoven, for example dealt with art and morality, you see that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/if-you-look-at-how-great-artists-of-the-past-like-beethoven-for/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/792/tariq-ramadan-877_arrogant_if-you-look-at-how-great-artists-of-the_292114.png)

> [I wrote a call to the contemporary Muslim conscience, saying to the ordinary people that we might not like the video or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/i-wrote-a-call-to-the-contemporary-muslim-conscience-saying-to-the/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/527/tariq-ramadan-877_answers_i-wrote-a-call-to-the-contemporary-musli_1517191.png)

> [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)

> [The findings in contemporary social sciences are helping us understand that we can find other ways to educate people and act against…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tariq-ramadan/the-findings-in-contemporary-social-sciences-are-helping-us/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/515/tariq-ramadan-877_contemporary_the-findings-in-contemporary-social-scie_1800993.png)

## Other authors on Contemporary

## 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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