Conversations with History - Tariq Ramadan

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Oxford University Professor Tariq Ramadan for a discussion of his new book, "What I Believe." Reflecting on the formative experiences of his life, Professor Ramadan traces the influence of his family, his education in Western philosophy and Islamic studies, and the impact of his different careers including high school principal, philosopher, and Islamic scholar. He explains what it means to be a religious reformer and characterizes his work as a bridge builder between the Islamic world and the West. Articulating his commitment to universal principles and resistance to inequality, Ramadan analyzes the tensions facing Muslims in an era of globalization as they strive to be fully engaged as citizens committed to Western values. Professor Ramadan also discusses his perspective on women's rights and the controversy over the building of a mosque near the World Trade Center.

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[timboleicester]

After listening to Mr Ramadan I am more hopeful than ever that faith communities can learn to live together in peace and harmony as their creators would have wished them to do. Thinkers on the caliber of Ramadan should be cherished and held in the highest regard by all those who lay claim to the name "civilized"

[bin1k1bir]

Great interview!

[nikch1]

@TheEparanor If you have watched his interviews, how can you say whether he is wise or not. Read his books, if you're open minded, and just don't make assumptions about someone you barely know. Most of the interviews, or debates he appeared in, people try to attack him, without even managing to understand the sense of his beliefs and ideas. Truth hurts, and so many people don't like him because he has the guts to - at least - create conversations about things that could make the world better.

[mouradessid1]

you are the best MR RAMADAN.. god bless you.

[lilchimy]

@CaptainSandyHook you have not done your research properly then :) he has a very different concept of Sharia.

[CaptainSandyHook]

And apparently an ardent supporter of Sharia law, which he was unable to show is in any way consistent with the American legal system.

[CaptainSandyHook]

He can talk about American rights all he wants, but his basic tenets are opposed to American rights and the constitution. One example should suffice. Islamic jurisprudence denies a defendent the right to counsel, and the right to a trial by jury.

[dailymotico]

@CaptainSandyHook We Americans not only talk about rights of people in other countries, we also intervene and legitimize the use of violence in the name of lets say Iraqi rights, Afghani rights and so on!

It's perfectly normal that others talk about American rights. I think that's part of the global conversation.

[CaptainSandyHook]

Why does he talk of American rights; absurd since he's not American.

[ritchloui]

What a joke. An apologist for a doctrine founded by a child molester, robber, rapist, murderer and, above all, a slaver.