“Accusing somebody of racism is a very effective weapon in Germany. Islamists know this: As soon as you accuse someone of demonizing Islam, then the European side backs down.” KnowsSidesWeaponsRacismIslamGermanyIslamistsAccusing Author:Bassam Tibi
“The Jihad is not just a way of testing yourself but also means using violence to spread Islam.” WayMeanViolenceIslamSpreadTestingJihadTesting Yourself Author:Bassam Tibi
“Pluralism and tolerance are pillars of modern society. That has to be accepted. But pluralism doesn't just mean diversity. It means that we share the same rules and values, and are still nevertheless different. Islam doesn't have this idea. And Islam also has no tradition of tolerance.” MeanStillsIdeasDifferentValuesShareModernDiversityTraditionIslamAcceptedToleranceNeverthelessPillarsModern SocietyPluralism Author:Bassam Tibi
“In Islam tolerance means that Christians and Jews are allowed to live under the protection of Muslims but never as citizens with the same rights. What Muslims call tolerance is nothing other than discrimination.” MeanChristianRightsCitizensIslamJewProtectionToleranceDiscrimination Author:Bassam Tibi
