We must master our egoism, and through this mastery, step outside ourselves and educate ourselves in giving. Fasting requires that we rediscover all that is alive around us, and reconcile ourselves with our environment. Tariq Ramadan aliveeducateegoism share on social
Terror will crash down on us if we fail to understand that a pluralistic society requires the personal and daily commitment of every citizen. Tariq Ramadan citizencommitmentcrash Change image and share on social
Being Muslim has become synonymous with pointed questions, with tension and mistrust, even with conflict. It has become a global phenomenon with profound consequences for inter-communal relations, political rhetoric and policies at the local, regional, national and international level. Tariq Ramadan communalconflictconsequence share on social
Our emotions are often beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. They represent our spontaneity, and seem to speak to us of our freedom. Tariq Ramadan beautifuldangerousemotion Change image and share on social
South Africa is labouring to find its revolutionary path; the colours of the Rainbow Nation have difficulty blending together; the wealthy elites (white, black or Indian) profit from de facto segregation. Tariq Ramadan africablackblend share on social
Cultures, along with the religions that shape and nurture them, are value systems, sets of traditions and habits clustered around one or several languages, producing meaning: for the self, for the here and now, for the community, for life. Tariq Ramadan clustercommunityculture share on social
The philosophy of fasting calls upon us to know ourselves, to master ourselves, and to discipline ourselves the better to free ourselves. To fast is to identify our dependencies, and free ourselves from them. Tariq Ramadan calldependencydiscipline share on social
The process of reclaiming the self is one of reconciliation with meaning. Tariq Ramadan meanprocessreclaim Change image and share on social
Discomfort levels in our societies are rising, or so it would seem. In theory, we invoke diversity and tolerance. But in real life, we raise our hackles and withdraw into ourselves. Tariq Ramadan discomfortdiversityhackle Change image and share on social
While criticism of Israel is legitimate and justifiable, it cannot be an excuse - in any way, shape or form - for anti-Semitism. Tariq Ramadan anticriticismexcuse Change image and share on social