Liberty and choice are the essential components that constitute human dignity. — Khaled Abou El Fadl Choices Copy Share Image
If human beings pretend to be God, then forget about democracy. If they understand that no human being can represent God, then… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Democracy Copy Share Image
Wahhabism goes and takes elements from the Islamic tradition that are most oppressive of women, and highlights and enlarges them and makes… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Clear Copy Share Image
Islamic tradition is full of examples of supporting the autonomy of women and the empowerment of women. Very few people know that… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Autonomy Copy Share Image
People in the United States don't like to hear it, but puritanical Islam has been on the rise because of our unequivocal… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Absolutes Copy Share Image
Think about that: at a time when it was inconceivable to have a woman rabbi or a woman scholar of Christian theology… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Authority Copy Share Image
I've written a book entitled 'Islam: the Challenges of Democracy,' because it is a challenge. It requires careful interpretation of the Islamic… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Book Copy Share Image
The American obliviousness towards the suffering of Palestinians refugees plays a major part in radicalizing people. And we are fanning the flames… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Flames Copy Share Image
The critical question is how a religious tradition is interpreted. Is it interpreted in ways that are pro-human rights or in ways… — Khaled Abou El Fadl Age Copy Share Image
