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“The process of reclaiming the self is one of reconciliation with meaning.”

Quote by Tariq Ramadan

Book:Islam and the Arab Awakening

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Islam and the Arab Awakening

This book delves into the complex interplay between Islamic beliefs and the Arab Awakening, analyzing the impact of religious ideology on the political and social transformations in the Arab world. more

Author

Tariq Ramadan is an Egyptian-born Swiss Islamic philosopher, writer, and academic. He is recognized for his contributions to contemporary Islamic thought and his advocacy for an Islamic reformation. Ramadan was born on August 26, 1962. more

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