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
Cultures, along with the religions that shape and nurture them, are value systems, sets of traditions and habits clustered around one or… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
When we begin to look around us, to observe individuals and societies, and to study philosophies and religions, we realize that our… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
My experience of living with people of diverse religions and cultures taught me that one will never be at peace with the… — 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
What we get from all religions especially from the Prophet's life, peace be upon him, is that there is no way to… — 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
Religious symbols should be visible in public space, in a dignified and non-provocative manner. Christmas trees here, Jewish menorahs there and, further… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The very essence of the Sufi spiritual tradition requires you to purify your heart, to liberate yourself from your ego and to… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to live in autarchy, to make the testimony of faith, pray and fast and go to pilgrimage only, far… — 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
The message of Islam asks you to be intellectually, spiritually, socially, and politically independent — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
“The Prophet’s life is an invitation to a spirituality that avoids no question and teaches us—in the course of events, trials, hardships,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
If religious people deny paradise to their opponents or to 'non-believers,' atheists would likewise seek to eliminate 'dangerous' believers with their 'childish'… — 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
Our pluralist society must provide its citizens with the tools to understand religions, their symbols and their practices. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Islam came to teach us that there is no faith without intelligence and here we are: destroying our intelligence in the name… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Pushing the limits, to be thought provoking, pushing people to think and question the limits, it's not always bad for the rules… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I'm working on different fields. One of my next books Insha'Allah will be a novel because it's important to explore the heart… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Intellect is a part of a good faith. Intellect is the light, the heart is the direction. — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Mankind must be positively and constructively wary of mankind, of their fellow man, of their families, of the members of their faith… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
Populism is everywhere. We have religious populism in the Muslim-majority countries as much as we have populism in the United States of… — 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
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
