To Islamize doesn't make sense to me. But to center, but to have intellectual empathy and modesty - all these dimensions are… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Because ethics is fundamentally about questioning the ends, the goals and aims of our actions, we must come back to the rules… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Cultures are never merely intellectual constructs. They take form through the collective intelligence and memory, through a commonly held psychology and emotions,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We need modesty not only in the way we dress; we need intellectual modesty. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The problem, once again, as in all sciences is the attitude of the mind that is dealing with whatever field. The problem… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I am not a politician. I have often been approached in this regard, but I have always declined these sorts of offers.… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I opposed the Fatwa against Salman Rushdie. I read the book and took a critical distance. I did not think The Satanic… — 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
True Sufism is resistance: spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural, political and economic resistance. It cannot be, for sure, supporting dictators. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
What I'm advocating is an intellectual revolution - it's a different mindset concerning the ethical benchmarks by which we live. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
What is irreversible in the Arab world is this intellectual revolution, the awakening that we can get rid of dictators. That is… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The collective psychology is something very close to being sacred - we can do it but we don't do it. We should… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We always think from where we come from. We always think from the sources that shape our understanding. I think about the… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
It is only through the opposition of ideas that we can learn to be self-critical, to work towards intellectual humility. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Intellectual modesty is humility as to what I know; intellectual humility is modesty as to what I do not know — 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
