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“There are certain things that we cannot understand, like why we pray five times a day, for example. But the fact that we choose to pray is understandable.”

Quote by Tariq Ramadan

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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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