True Sufism is resistance: spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural, political and economic resistance. It cannot be, for sure, supporting dictators. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I think we are making a mistake, a very big mistake if we look at what we call the Arab Awakening only… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The Turkish road is not my model because I am critical of the way you are dealing with freedom of expression, of… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We should know that the American administration is very much involved with the Egyptian army. And when you talk about the Egyptian… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
An 'Islamic economy' or 'Islamic finance' doesn't mean anything to me. But I do think that in the multi-polar world, it is… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The problem with Salafis is that they are religiously sincere and politically naïve. And they allow themselves to be supported by people… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I don't like this vision that Turkey is successful because it is as successful as the western powers in economic terms. But… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Tunisia's responsibility, and especially that of its political and intellectual elites, is enormous. All the protagonists of the nation's social, cultural, economic… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The United States of America or the Western countries, they don't have a problem with Islamists as long as they are neoliberal… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The nature of the state is one thing, but there are other major challenges - what it will take to tackle the… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
It is like using a smoke screen, the same thing for an individual. The topic here is Islam. If French politicians are… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
As Muslims, our interests are our values. In any society, be it in Western or Muslim-majority countries, our duty is that of… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The singularity of Islam is its universality. As American citizens and as Muslims, you need to show there is something specific, namely… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
No one must ever let power or social, economic, or political interest turn him or her away from other human beings, from… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The BRIC countries - Brazil, India, China, Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia even, and Russia - are now new actors. Over the last… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Saying that the origin of the Islamic State (IS) is within the Muslim Brotherhood organisation only strengthens IS. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We must master our egoism, and through this mastery, step outside ourselves and educate ourselves in giving. Fasting requires that we rediscover all that… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
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. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
51% of the French people - who are not very religious - were thinking that what "Charlie Hebdo" did was unwise. They aren't asking… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
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… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
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… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
There is the philosophy embedded in the culture we are living. It is quite clear for example that Arabs have a different culture than… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
South Africa is labouring to find its revolutionary path; the colours of the Rainbow Nation have difficulty blending together; the wealthy elites (white, black… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Acknowledged differences may create mutual respect, but hazy misunderstandings bring forth nothing but prejudice and rejection. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
It is of the highest importance to provide equal access to the labour market. Governments should act to establish equitable employment standards and penalise… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Wisdom is always connected to beauty. When you see someone acting by their principles, their wisdom makes them beautiful. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Your sensitivity is power. Don't let people transform your qualities into weaknesses. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
