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 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
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
Saying that the origin of the Islamic State (IS) is within the Muslim Brotherhood organisation only strengthens IS. This is what the… — 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
Since the uprisings in the Middle East many scholars have come out saying that freedom comes first before the Shariah. There is… — 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
In Islam, rules are important, like the Prophet said innal halaala bayyinun, wa innal haraama bayyinun ["what is halal is clear, what… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
If Barack Obama was to say Egypt, with the Muslim Brotherhood, is an ally, he's going to be destroyed here by, you… — 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
This simple truth is the essence of my message to Muslims throughout the world: know who you are, who you want to… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The fact that Western Muslims are free means that they can have enormous impact. But it would be wrong to claim that… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Just take Germany and the suffering of Jews during and after the Second World War. It would be legal to ridicule and… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Shaking up whole region means that Israel needs the US for its safety and military camps are "flourishing" everywhere in the Middle… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We have to free the Muslim mind from the obsession with limits and rules and forgetting the path and objective. This is… — 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