While criticism of Israel is legitimate and justifiable, it cannot be an excuse - in any way, shape or form - for… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We have to be very cautious not to accept the scam of polarization we see in the media. It is not in… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Saying that Islam is in heart, is similar to giving back the exam's paper completely white and saying : knowledge is in brain. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Anyone who tries to separate or divorce domestic politics from international politics does not get it, and that might be dangerous for… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I'm not talking about reforming #Islam..it is to reform the #Muslim minds & the Muslim understandings of the texts. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The suicide bomber who blows up Israeli children cannot transform himself into a martyr. The Palestinian problem is not an Islamic problem. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The problem with what we call the 'Arab spring' is that these are very nationalistic experiences. Tunisians are concerned with Tunisia, Egyptians… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Islam is a religion of justice and dignity, and we are taught to never keep silent when facing injustice, discrimination and double… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
In fact all the Islamists, that is the reformists not the Salafis, now they all say that they want a civil state,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Being Muslim has become synonymous with pointed questions, with tension and mistrust, even with conflict. It has become a global phenomenon with… — 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
Even after the whole democratization process, it's quite clear that the United States are not seen in a positive way in all… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
In the Muslim-majority countries you can't do without Islam, we can't do without their culture, in which way they are going to… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
“Before God and in conscience, Muslims cannot satisfy themselves by repeating what the texts say and then snap their fingers at daily… — 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
As Western Muslims and American Muslims, we need to understand that the values and principles we promote are not only Muslim values.… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Everywhere the Salafi are pushing by saying, "We are the guardian, and we are resisting any kind of relationship to the West… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We need to deal with three things that are important: first, we need a very deep reconsideration of how we are dealing… — 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 BRIC countries - Brazil, India, China, Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia even, and Russia - are now new actors. Over the last… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I think many thinkers and activists, even in the Islamist parties like the Muslim Brotherhood, and the people who left the Muslim… — 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
We need to acknowledge that there is a real issue with how the Scriptures are being interpreted. Whenever I am told that… — 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
I wrote a call to the contemporary Muslim conscience, saying to the ordinary people that we might not like the video or… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
There must be a very clear understanding that you cannot work for peace if you are not ready to struggle. And this… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I am saying the same to Muslims in the global South, telling them: "Just ignore what is done." However, in the Southern… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Those organisations, al-Qaeda being the first one, have all settled in areas full of mining and oil resources or in geostrategic zones.… — 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
When terrorism is directly aiming at Western countries, it is automatically and abnormally enlarged in order to instill emotions and fear. However,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
You cannot limit the debate to being solely in favour or against. It should be more complex. When you condemn, you need… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
What I see now is that even with the Islamists, who have been portraying themselves as the alternative to corruption and dictatorship… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
No one can deny that some Islamist groups have credential and popularity. But that does not mean they are a majority. If… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
IS [Islamic State] has played a major role in helping Bashar al-Assad to reposition Syria on the international scene. Now, it is… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
American Muslims are already within the system. We should stop isolating ourselves by thinking we are powerless. The youngest generations of Americans… — 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
In my book, the Arab Awakening, I talk about the fact that we have to move from this. All the contemporary ideologies… — 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
What we have within the Sunni tradition is this clash between the literalists and all the other trends and the Salafi movement,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I think what we are seeing is a vicious circle: by covering the controversies and the conflicting realities, it creates a much… — 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
The dogmatic and, therefore, invulnerable core in Islam is understandably simple: acknowledgement of faith, prayer, charity and fasting. Almost everything else is open to… — 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 no longer… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Humility is my table, respect is my garment, empathy is my food and curiosity is my drink. As for love, it has a thousand… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
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