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Quote by Tariq Ramadan

“The 21st century - and the atheists - needs the presence of religion, just as religion must deal with the real challenges and the thinkers of the day in order to sharpen the conscience and the intelligence of those who study the timeless sacred texts in a spirit of responding to the questions of their time.”

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Tariq Ramadan

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

“The challenge for Muslims in America is to respect the fears of ordinary people while resisting the exploitation of those fears by political parties, lobbies and sectors of the media. To meet this challenge, Muslims must reassess their own involvement, behavior and contributions in American society.”

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Author:Tariq Ramadan

“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).”

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“Tunisia's responsibility, and especially that of its political and intellectual elites, is enormous. All the protagonists of the nation's social, cultural, economic and political life must work to overcome useless and counterproductive polarisation, and to find solutions to domestic, regional and international problems.”