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What I Believe

by Tariq Ramadan
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What I Believe
What I Believe

Clarifying Islamic thought for Western audiences.

If you're interested in a progressive Islamic perspective that's directly engaged with Western society, Tariq Ramadan's "What I Believe" might intrigue you. Ramadan has been a controversial figure, but his approach in this book attempts to bridge divides. It's a concise read that advocates for mutual understanding and pluralism, making it particularly relevant for those eager to explore the intersections of faith, identity, and citizenship in the modern world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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What I Believe

by Tariq Ramadan
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ISBN: 9780195387858
Authors: Tariq Ramadan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2009-10-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Politics, Religion, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, Biography, Spirituality, Biography, Politics
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Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which
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Clarifying Islamic thought for Western audiences.

If you're interested in a progressive Islamic perspective that's directly engaged with Western society, Tariq Ramadan's "What I Believe" might intrigue you. Ramadan has been a controversial figure, but his approach in this book attempts to bridge divides. It's a concise read that advocates for mutual understanding and pluralism, making it particularly relevant for those eager to explore the intersections of faith, identity, and citizenship in the modern world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.