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
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
It's okay to feel the need for protection if there is a real external threat. But to feel protective from the inside,… — 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
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
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
What you need to do is protect the structures and dynamics that are helping the people choose. The only thing that we… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
When I came here [to Malaysia] I heard that there is a problem with the concept of pluralism whereby pluralism is understood… — 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
We need to realize that we should be on the side of any human being who is oppressed. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We need modesty not only in the way we dress; we need intellectual modesty. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
We cannot have a free market since it does not really set us free. It's free for interest, speculation and consumerism to… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I understand the need to serve the community by talking about marriage or halal food. But you should also lead with vision,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
What we also need to have a discussion on the philosophy of art: so we must ask what is it that we… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The Islamic world is obsessed with the notion of strong leaders. This is a mistake. We don't need powerful leaders, but rather… — 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 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
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
We need to challenge the dominant culture: by ethics, principles and values. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The 21st century - and the atheists - needs the presence of religion, just as religion must deal with the real challenges… — 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
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