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Blame Quote by Salman Rushdie

“This paranoid Islam, which blames outsider, 'infidels', for all the ills of Muslim societies, and whose proposed remedy is the closing of those societies to the rival project of modernity, is presently the fastest growing version of Islam in the world.” quote by Salman Rushdie
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“This paranoid Islam, which blames outsider, 'infidels', for all the ills of Muslim societies, and whose proposed remedy is the closing of those societies to the rival project of modernity, is presently the fastest growing version of Islam in the world.”

Salman Rushdie

About This Quote

Source Article: “The Rise of Paranoid Islam,” 2021

Extremist Islam blames outsiders and isolates societies, becoming the fastest growing version worldwide.

In simple terms: Extremism isolates and blames.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive dialogue.

Themes

religion extremism modernity

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community outreach
  • education programs

Key Concepts

political sociology cultural conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies counter isolationist narratives?
  • What role does education play?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes beyond blame.

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