It is only through the opposition of ideas that we can learn to be self-critical, to work towards intellectual humility. Tariq Ramadan criticalhumilityidea Change image and share on social
Instantaneous and mass communication is the mother of mass naivety. Should we then lose hope? Is there any hope? But to lose hope is as dangerous as to nurture false hope. Where then can we find hope that is responsible? Tariq Ramadan communicationdangerousfalse share on social
Fasting is, first and foremost, an exercise for identifying and managing adversity in all its forms. With faith, in full conscience, fasting calls women and men to an extra degree of self-awareness. Tariq Ramadan adversityawarenesscall 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
The world is a complex place, and the influence of the media in its representation and its power of communication and interpretation is a remarkable amplifier of emotions, and of illusions. Tariq Ramadan amplifiercommunicationcomplex Change image and share on social
Culture constitutes an essential element of social and political liberation. As people rise up across the Middle East and North Africa, the diversity of their cultures is not only the means but also the ultimate goal of their liberation and their freedom. Tariq Ramadan africaconstituteculture share on social
No civilisation can claim to have a monopoly on universal values and no one can claim to be always faithful to his own values. Tariq Ramadan civilisationclaimfaithful Change image and share on social
In the name of the rule of law, democracy and human rights, we cannot accept that the rights of individuals (Arab or Muslim) be trampled upon, or that populations are targeted and discriminated against in the name of the war against terrorism. Tariq Ramadan acceptarabdemocracy 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
Freedom of expression is not absolute. Countries have laws that define the framework for exercising this right and which, for instance, condemn racist language. Tariq Ramadan absolutecondemncountry Change image and share on social
