Let me make this clear: it is our duty to adopt a policy barring the wearing of niqabs in these public buildings. Maajid Nawaz adoptbarbuilding Change image and share on social
The cheeky ideal I am calling for is that Muslims should be viewed as equal citizens, nothing more and nothing less. Maajid Nawaz callcheekycitizen Change image and share on social
To be forced to defend oneself is an inherently undesirable position to be in. The focus shifts from ideas to the person conveying them. Maajid Nawaz conveydefendfocus Change image and share on social
I think I would encourage leaders to start working with communities in order to inoculate angry, young teenagers. Maajid Nawaz angrycommunityencourage 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 best revolutions are unplanned, and the most democratic are leaderless. Maajid Nawaz democraticleaderlessrevolution Change image and share on social
One of the problems we're facing is, in my view, that there are no globalized, youth-led, grassroots social movements advocating for democratic culture across Muslim-majority societies. Maajid Nawaz advocateculturedemocratic Change image and share on social
Non-violent extremism is essentially the increase of intolerant and bigoted demands made by groups seeking to dominate society. Maajid Nawaz bigoteddemanddominate Change image and share on social
Before someone can change his ideas, he has to open his heart. Maajid Nawaz changeheartidea Change image and share on social
I have founded Khudi, in Pakistan, a youth movement which tries to counter extremist ideology through healthy discussion and debate. Maajid Nawaz counterdebatediscussion Change image and share on social