Instead of looking outside of ourselves and counting potential enemies, fasting summons us to turn our glance inward, and to take the measure of our greatest challenge: the self, the ego, in our own eyes and as others see us. Tariq Ramadan challengecountego share on social
The month of Ramadan is the world's most widespread fast and yet its teachings are minimised, neglected and even betrayed (through literal application of rules that overlooks their ultimate objective). Tariq Ramadan applicationbetrayfast share on social
Fear and its accompanying emotional reactions have become part of the public mindset. Such reactions, while often legitimate, are also being exploited with increasing frequency for political ends. Tariq Ramadan accompanyemotionalend Change image and share on social
The philosophical connection between the Islamic world and the West is much closer than I thought. Doubt did not begin with Descartes. We have this construction today that the West and Islam are entirely separate worlds. This is wrong. Tariq Ramadan begincloseconnection share on social
Clarity and consistency are not enough: the quest for truth requires humility and effort. Tariq Ramadan clarityconsistencyeffort Change image and share on social
Religious symbols should be visible in public space, in a dignified and non-provocative manner. Christmas trees here, Jewish menorahs there and, further along, a minaret - these symbols represent human life in all its diversity. Tariq Ramadan christmasdignifydiversity share on social
National politics and elections are dominated by emotions, by lack of self-confidence, by fear of the other, by insecurity, by infection of the body politic by the virus of victimhood. Tariq Ramadan bodyconfidencedominate Change image and share on social
Political rhetoric leads only to confusion. Tariq Ramadan confusionleadpolitical Change image and share on social
South Africa never leaves one indifferent. Its history, its population, its landscapes and cultures - all speak to the visitor, to the student, to the friend of Africa. Tariq Ramadan africaculturefriend Change image and share on social
Cultures are never merely intellectual constructs. They take form through the collective intelligence and memory, through a commonly held psychology and emotions, through spiritual and artistic communion. Tariq Ramadan artisticcollectivecommonly share on social
