God says in the Quran that there is only one true religion, God's religion. It's the same theme that God revealed to all of the prophets, even before Muhammad. Feisal Abdul Rauf godmuhammadprophet Change image and share on social
Bigotry toward any faith community cannot have any place in civilized society anywhere in the world. Feisal Abdul Rauf bigotrycivilizecommunity Change image and share on social
I am an American citizen born in Kuwait of Egyptian parents. I grew up in Great Britain, Malaysia, and Egypt and have lived in the United States since 1965, when I was seventeen. Feisal Abdul Rauf americanbearbritain Change image and share on social
In spite of the polls, the fact is that American Muslims are very happy and they thrive in this country. Feisal Abdul Rauf americancountryfact Change image and share on social
'Jihad' can mean holy war to extremists, but it means struggle to the average Muslim. Feisal Abdul Rauf averageextremistholy Change image and share on social
I have never made a threat. I've never made a threat, never expressed a threat, never - I've never - I would never threaten violence ever, because I am a man of peace, dedicated to peace. Feisal Abdul Rauf dedicateexpresshave Change image and share on social
I am a supporter of the state of Israel. Feisal Abdul Rauf israelstatesupporter Change image and share on social
In the 20th century, the Muslim world created a vision of religious nationalism. Turkey, for example, had to be ethnically Turkish. Kurds, Armenians, other minorities didn't have a place in such a vision of a nation-state. Feisal Abdul Rauf 20tharmeniancentury share on social
We are not going to toy with our religion or any other. Nor are we going to barter. We are here to extend our hands to build peace and harmony. Feisal Abdul Rauf barterbuildextend Change image and share on social
What's right with America and what's right with Islam have a lot in common. At their highest levels, both worldviews reflect an enlightened recognition that all of humankind shares a common Creator - that we are, indeed, brothers and sisters. Feisal Abdul Rauf americabrothercommon share on social