Hamza Yusuf

The entrenched beliefs many westerners profess about Islam often reveal more about the West than they do about Islam or Muslims. ”

Much to the chagrin of the staunchly secular among us, religion shows no sign of going away. Predictions of the demise of religion, faith, tradition - and even God - have consistently been proven wrong. ”

If you don't have religious fallibilism, you have immense problems. ”

The acquisition of knowledge - knowledge of both the world and of their own religion - will inoculate young people against extremist ideologies. ”

Muslims are not ashamed of their Prophet's teaching about war. On the contrary, for us it is a great source of pride. ”

The human family is a great one, and the Muslim branch is certainly worth knowing. ”

Many people in the West do not realise how oppressive some Muslim states are - both for men and for women. This is a cultural issue, not an Islamic one. ”

Our world is increasingly interdependent and pluralistic, and in order to ensure a civil future, we must get to know one another. ”

All peoples have contributed to the overall progress and enhancement of human life. ”