The only certainty we have is that those who are certain of a way to arrive at worldly salvation, are committed enough to organize around this, and seek power to enforce it, will invariably descend into a bloody totalitarian fascism. Maajid Nawaz arrivebloodycertainty share on social
A fatwa is a religious edict. Such edicts bind only those who seek to follow the Imam issuing them but can be regarded as an option for others seeking an alternative view. Maajid Nawaz alternativebindedict Change image and share on social
I come from an immigrant family, but I know no other nationality apart from British. Maajid Nawaz britishfamilyimmigrant Change image and share on social
If liberalism is to mean anything at all, it is duty bound to support without hesitation the dissenting individual over the group, the heretic over the orthodox, innovation over stagnation, and free speech over offense. Maajid Nawaz binddissentduty share on social
Poking fun at other people's beliefs, while it may seem frivolous and offensive, is a non-negotiable right. It is a principle that underpins free speech, the basis for progress. Maajid Nawaz basisbelieffree Change image and share on social
I say I haven't lost my religion. I've lost my ideology. Maajid Nawaz haveideologylose Change image and share on social
I was filled with hate and anger. But during my trial, something decisive happened: Amnesty International adopted me as a prisoner of conscience, and it was an unbelievable feeling to know that there is someone fighting for you on the outside. Amnesty's 'soft' approach made me seriously consider alternatives to revenge. Maajid Nawaz adoptalternativeamnesty share on social
The conclusion that I have come to is that actually, no religion, whether it's Islam, Christianity or any idea based on scripture or texts, is a religion of 'anything,' really. Maajid Nawaz basechristianityconclusion Change image and share on social
In the United Kingdom, we need to promote an inclusive British identity that involves and empowers people from all ethnic and faith backgrounds. Maajid Nawaz backgroundbritishempower Change image and share on social