Advantage Quote by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
“Religion is an important institution. A nation without religion cannot survive. Yet it is also very important to note that religion is a link between Allah and the individual believer. The brokerage of the pious cannot be permitted. Those who use religion for their own benefit are detestable. We are against such a situation and will not allow it. Those who use religion in such a manner have fooled our people; it is against just such people that we have fought and will continue to fight. Know that whatever conforms to reason, logic, and the advantages and needs of our people conforms equally to Islam. If our religion did not conform to reason and logic, it would not be the perfect religion, the final religion.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Grand National Assembly, Turkey, 1924
Religion should unify people and guide moral conduct, not be exploited for personal gain or political manipulation.
In simple terms: Religion must be rational and beneficial to society.
Key Takeaway
Ensure religion serves reason and public good.
Themes
faith
reason
ethics
politics
societal cohesion
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- national policy
- community leadership
- educational curricula
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Islamic theology
secularism
political ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent the exploitation of religion?
- What role should reason play in religious practice?
A Different Perspective
Religion can be misused by power structures, undermining its moral authority.
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