The dogmatic and, therefore, invulnerable core in Islam is understandably simple: acknowledgement of faith, prayer, charity and fasting. Almost everything else is… — 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
It is important that the Muslim leaders, scholars, and intellectuals are much more vocal and explain what Islam is. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Part of the French political class is realising that there is are large number of Muslim people coming from the ghettos who… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
As Muslims, we must have an active presence based on ethical and moral consistency. We need to be very vocal, to inform… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
A good Muslim is not one who is strictest in his judgment, but who is most patient in listening. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I can see both trends among the youths: people who are ready for a constructive, critical and active presence, and others who… — 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
Muslims, scholars or not, are on the side of the oppressed and never on the side of the oppressors. Some scholars claim… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I want the American Muslims to tell the leaders what they are telling me all the time. I want this internal debate… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
There is something which is going to be one of the main challenges in the Muslim world today, in the Muslim-majority countries… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We need to revisit how the Prophet dealt with water, animals, in how he talked about slaughtering, caring for plants and so… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
For Muslims, the source of everything we do is based in the belief that there is one God, and this one God… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Islam can only be modernized from within. If I state that I condemn the practice of stoning, that this punishment is despicable,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Things need to be properly named. Political confusion starts with terminology confusion. Islamism implies some sort of political and social plan for… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The discriminations that are found in the Muslim majority countries are more Cultural than Islamic. .... I have always said to the… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The challenge for Muslims in America is to respect the fears of ordinary people while resisting the exploitation of those fears by… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Proud to be a Muslim isn't a stamp you have on your heart, it's a light you have in your heart. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Emancipation can only come from within; it cannot be dictated by someone else. A law banning the wearing of headscarves changes nothing,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Politics is mainly about interests. As Muslim citizens, we understand these interests but we should put principles and dignity beyond everything. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Muslims must speak out and explain who they are, what they believe in, what they stand for, what is the meaning of… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Islamism implies some sort of political and social plan for Muslim people. In that classification, we find different categories. Legalist ones, traditional… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The very moment you understand that being a Muslim and being American or European are not mutually exclusive, you enrich your society.… — 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
