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“Muslims have to give up three things if they want to become Europeans: They have to bid farewell to the idea of converting others, and renounce the Jihad. The third thing they need to give up is the Shariah, which is the Islamic legal system.”

Quote by Bassam Tibi

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Bassam Tibi is a scholar influential in the field of 【Identity Positioning】，born on April 4, 1944. His life and contributions have significant impact in 【Influence Evaluation】. more

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