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Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue

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Maajid Nawaz
Maajid Nawaz

Maajid Nawaz is a British-Pakistani political activist and writer known for his advocacy of secularism and democracy within the Muslim community. Born in 1978, he has been actively involved in politics and has written extensively on issues related to Islam and the Muslim community. Nawaz's work focuses on promoting secularism and democracy, and he has been a vocal advocate for reform within Islam. more

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