Pluralism and tolerance are pillars of modern society. That has to be accepted. But pluralism doesn't just mean diversity. It means that we share the same rules and values, and are still nevertheless different. Islam doesn't have this idea. And… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
The Jihad is not just a way of testing yourself but also means using violence to spread Islam. — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
Accusing somebody of racism is a very effective weapon in Germany. Islamists know this: As soon as you accuse someone of demonizing Islam, then… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
A conflict of values is not a misunderstanding. Islamic orthodoxy and the German constitution are not compatible. — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
America's strength is that it is capable of accepting people into its communities. — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
Almost 20 percent of the people living in Germany today have a foreign background. The problem is that Germany can't really offer foreigners an… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
Muslims have to give up three things if they want to become Europeans: They have to bid farewell to the idea of converting others,… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
In Germany representatives of the Islamic communities try to hijack children who are born here, along with the entire Islamic community, to prevent them… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
Muslims stand by their religion entirely. It is a sort of religious absolutism. While Europeans have stopped defending the values of their civilization. They… — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
The weaker the partner is viewed by the Muslims, then the greater the anger which they express. And this anger is often carefully staged. — Bassam Tibi Copy Share Image
