In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad

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Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century, Tariq Ramadan is a leading Muslim scholar, with a large following especially among young European and American Muslims. Now, in his first book written for a wide audience, he offers a marvelous biography of the Prophet Muhammad, one that highlights the spiritual and ethical teachings of one...more

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Published February 1st 2007 by Oxford University Press, USA (first published December 11th 2006)

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Dec 10, 2012 Ruba AlTurki rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

المراجعة قريبا إن شاء الله,وحتى ذلك الحين لا تفوتوا فرصة قراءته فهو غاية في الروعة وأكثر من ذلك, إنه كتابي المفضل الجديد :)

بالرغم من إنتقاد البعض لإختياري هذا الكتاب كـ كتابي المفضل الجديد وذلك لتحفظاتهم الشخصية على الكاتب، إلاأن ذلك لم يغير شيئاًفلايزال كتابي المفضل الجديد.. بغض النظر عن الكاتب أنا أقرأ الكتاب وليس الكاتب بل وغالباً ما أجهل إسم الكاتب عند اقتنائي لاي كتاب. قد يكون للكاتب تأثير أحياناً على موضوعية البحث أو تحيّزه لرأي أو توجه معيّن لكن من الصعب أن يكون لك اهداف تغرسها "بين السط...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Rebekka K. Steg rated it 4 of 5 stars

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In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammed by Tariq Ramadan is very well written. It is so easy to dig into, read and understand. It is beautifully written and was honestly a joy to read. In addition to its accessibility and beautiful language, the biography comes with an extensive list of references making it a highly educational and authoritative work.
I greatly enjoyed learning more about the Prophet (pbuh) and his lives, and how his actions and ways of dealing with si...more

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Aug 12, 2012 Halah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

هو بالأساس كتاب أجنبي نقله إلى العربية: د.زهير السمهوري. لا يحكي سيرة النبي عليه الصلاة و السلام بالتفصيل، إنما هو عبارة عن دروس من حياة النبي محمد عليه الصلاة و السلام موجهه للمسلمين و غير المسلمين. الكتاب بشكل عام رائع جدًا جدًا. بأبي و أمي يا رسول الله! اللهم أجمعني بحبيبك عليه الصلاة و السلام في الفردوس الأعلى، اللهم آمين!

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Apr 29, 2007 Lizzy rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: non-muslims who'd really like to know what the Prophet (pbuh) was really like, muslims

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Tariq Ramadan paints a thoughtful, careful picture of the Prophet (pbuh) in this biography. As stated in the beautiful introduction, this is not intended to contain all of the information about the Prophet (pbuh). Rather, the intent of the author is to highlight certain events in the life of the Prophet (pbuh) that illustrate his character, beliefs and ethics. This biography is timely, reminding both Muslims and non-Muslims of the forbearance, peacefulness and gentleness of the Beloved of God (p...more

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Apr 18, 2007 susan rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone looking for an approachable introduction to Islam in its beginnings

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This is a beautifully written biography of the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam.

I don't know quite how to describe the tone of the author - sad, reflective, pensive - but it is one of the most beautiful biographies I have ever read. I've been told that when the Quran is read in Arabic it has a tone that is of this nature.

The most useful aspect of the narrative is in how he links various revelations in the Quran to the events in the Prophet's life. I certainly have a new appreciation for certain passages...more

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Oct 24, 2007 asra rated it 4 of 5 stars

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While based on traditional sources, this isn't your typical biography of Muhammad. It differs in that Ramadan often comments on his spiritual motivations. This is an absolutely refreshing angle. For example, the way Ramadan speaks of the prophet's proximity to nature (eg: the cave, the desert, trees, animals, etc.) reveals the absolute necessity of observing, understanding, respecting, and appreciating nature as an avenue towards knowing God and drawing closer to Him -- before the revelation of...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Husam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

دائماً ما يجول بخاطري سؤال عن من يعيش خارج البلاد في أوروبا مثلا، كيف يبني هؤلاء الآباء المراقبة الذاتية في أبناءهم و هم في مجتمع متحرر، و نحن هنا لم نستطع أن نفعل ذلك إلا في ما ندر!! هذا التساؤل دفعني لقراءة هذا الكتاب حيث أن مؤلفه يعيش هناك و كتبه باللغة الانجليزية فقلت لابد انه يعرف الطريقة والأسلوب التي يصل بها لمن هم لا يدينون بالإسلام أو الأبناء الذين يعيشون في مجتمع متحرر لا يدرسون السيرة ولا يعرفون الكثير عن جوانبها، فوجدت في هذا الكتاب سلاسة في السرد بأسلوب جميل يلامس المشاعر بدون التقع...more

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Mar 04, 2009 Bruce rated it 4 of 5 stars

Tariq Ramadan’s “In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons form the Life of Muhammad” is a discussion of events in the life of the Messenger of God. Comparisons can be made to other Prophets in the Abrahamic faiths and those of other cultures. Ramadan points out that Muhammad was kind, gentle and patient. He forgave his enemies and laid down rules to be followed by Muslims. The author does not make any mention the current factions within Islam. However, reading this work with general background k...more

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Jun 17, 2010 ShriDurga rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: hagiography, islam, religion

For Christians the story of Jesus amounts to more than just the facts. The same is true for Buddhists of the Buddha, and Muslims of Mohammed. Believers affirm the uniqueness of the lives of their founders as proof that his way is divine, or in the case of Buddhists enlightened. But in their ardor to be worthy followers, they burnish the founder's image to such a degree that he is no longer interesting. There is no drama in his life because the founder is incapable of error. If he does err he doe...more

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May 13, 2010 Irawan Senda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Review buku Muhammad beberapa tahun yang lalu....

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Buku ini memadukan perspektif kekinian tanpa meninggalkan sejarah yang ada. Sehingga apapun agama anda, saya sarankan melihat buku ini sebagai sebuah pelajaran sejarah, y...more Review buku Muhammad beberapa tahun yang lalu....

Halo sobat Komunitas Baca Buku, apa kabar? Senang sekali saya bisa berbagi resensi kepada sobat KBB yang ingin tahu seluk beluk buku, sebelum membeli. Sesuai dengan momentum Islamic Book Fair, kali ini saya ingin sekali membahas dan mengupas satu buku yang menurut saya luar biasa.
Buku ini memadukan perspektif kekinian tanpa meninggalkan sejarah yang ada. Sehingga apapun agama anda, saya sarankan melihat buku ini sebagai sebuah pelajaran sejarah, yang sayang untuk dilewatkan.
Buku yang terdiri dari 15 bab ini menceritakan perjalanan Muhammad sebagai seorang biasa, menjadi seorang kepala keluarga, rasul, sampai pemimpin negara. Cerita dan perjalanan sungguh menarik karena kita tidak hanya melihat dari perspektif sudut pandang Islam saja, karena ini lebih condong pada fakta yang terjadi Jazirah Arab pada masa itu. Sehingga bagi anda yang nasrani sekalipun akan menikmati banyak pengetahuan baru tentang seorang bernama Muhammad.
Yang saya suka dalam buku ini adalah kedetilan dalam menyajikan sebuah fakta tentang Rasul Umat Islam. Bahkan penulis menjelaskan beberapa Pakta Kehormatan dan Persaudaran, yang selama ini jarang dibahas dalam dialog terbuka. Sungguh sebuah informasi berharga yang harus kita ketahui.
Buku ini pertama kali terbit di Inggris dengan penerbit Oxford University Press dengan sambutan yang luar biasa dati berbagai kalangan. Ini adalah sebuah karya yang sungguh tidak bisa dilewatkan begitu saja.

Siapakah Penulis Buku ini :

Dia adalah Tariq Ramadhan, lahir di Jenewa, 26 Agustus 1962. Ia adalah anak dari Sayyid Ramadhan putra Hasan Al Banna yang terpaksa hidup di pengasingan karena tekanan rezim Gamal Abdel Nassser. Ia mendapat gelar MA di bidang filsafat dan sastra Prancis dan Ph.D di bidang studi Islam dan Bahasa Arab dari University of Geneva. Sebelumnya ia mendalami khazanah keislaman klasik kepada para ulama Universitas Al Azhar, Kairo, Mesir.
Selain menulis buku dan berceramah di berbagai negara, kini Tariq mengajar filsafat di College of Geneva, mengajar kajian Islam di Fribourg University, menjabat President Eurooean Muslim Network di Brussel dan menjadi Senior Research Fellow St.Anthony’s College (Oxford), Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) serta the Lokahi Foundation (London). Di Eropa, ia dikenal sebagai tokoh muda yang semakin diterima luas, baik di kalangan muslim maupun nonmuslim, karena pandangan-pandangannya tentang posisi umat Islam di benua itu. Majalah Time-pun mengangkatnya sebagai salah satu “Inovator dunia di bidang spiritualitas.”

Salam Inspirasi

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May 12, 2013 WhiteSky rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone

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There were so many lessons in this book, but it could be written in a little more easier way...
There were still few things, which I was expecting from author to mention but over all it was an amazing book.
The incidents or the chapters which inspired me the most included Black stone, it was clear as daylight that how we ALL can get together on the name of Muhammad(PBUH) or Islam.. The prophet(PBUH)'s teachings, his presence itself is a wonderful and the most greatest blessing for all worlds.
The...more

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Nov 18, 2007 Ali M rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read, and while I can't compare it to the other books on the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), I'd say it's very good. It reads like a novel, and it's not a dry text. On the contrary, it paints a vivid picture of his life, what he faced, the trials he went through, etc, but without going into extreme details. It gives you the highlights, along with the author's own interpretation and present-day application of the trails and lessons learned some 1400 years ago.

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Mar 18, 2013 Eddy Allen rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jul 30, 2010 W.B. Abdullah rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Beautiful portrait of the Prophet (saws). Made me feel that I knew him...one gets a deep understanding for him as a person...his personality, his character, his ethics, his joys, his sorrows...this book has brought me closer to loving RasulAllah (saws). I felt joy when he (saws) felt it, and sorrow when he lost someone. And in the ending pages of this seerah, I mourned his passing along with Abu Bakr, Aisha, and Fatima (ra). Definitely a great read for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Tariq Ramada...more

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Mar 27, 2008 Chris rated it 3 of 5 stars

I know a lot of other people loved this book so take my comments with a grain of salt...I just wasn't too impressed, and still greatly prefer to read "Muhammad" by Martin Lings. But I think for non-Muslims this is a very good, clear book that's a great introduction to someone not as familiar with the Prophet Muhammad's life, peace be upon him

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Feb 18, 2009 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Jennifer by: TTBOOK

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I think reading about any prophet will endear you to the principles and ideas of the spiritual path their teachings laid before us. This is no exception, and I found it insightful into the life of the Prophet and the Muslim faith, especially with both being so maligned.

Some of my favorite quotes from the book / Quran:

In the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alteand day; in the sailing of the hsops through the ocean for the profit of humankind; in the rain that God sends down from t

...more I think reading about any prophet will endear you to the principles and ideas of the spiritual path their teachings laid before us. This is no exception, and I found it insightful into the life of the Prophet and the Muslim faith, especially with both being so maligned.

Some of my favorite quotes from the book / Quran:

In the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alteand day; in the sailing of the hsops through the ocean for the profit of humankind; in the rain that God sends down from the skies, and the life with He then gives to the earth after it had been lifeless; in the beasts of all kind that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds, and the clouds that run their appointed courses between the sky and the earth; [here[ indeed are signs for a people who are wise.

"You will not be able to guide [toward faith:] everyone whom you love; but God guides those whom He will, and He knows best those who receive guidance."

"To you be your religion, and to me mine."

Overall, wonderful reflections and meditations on living a life of charity, equality, companionship, worship, and prayer.

I'm also particularly delighted to hear that Muhammad was fond of cats. (less)

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Jun 07, 2009 Serene rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Perhaps me giving this book 3 stars has more to do with my expectations than with the book itself. I prefer writers on the life of the Prophet to take one of two approaches: either relate his life simply and directly, with only enough analysis to explain the background and significance of events to a modern audience (my favorite in this field is still Martin Lings _Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources_), or to make the analysis the focus of the book and not try to stick to a chronolo...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Akmal A. rated it 5 of 5 stars

As was said by the Prof. Tariq Ramadan in the early chapter, the book is not only about the life story of Muhammad p.b.u.h but this book is a critical discussion about what had the prophet taught us, what can we extract or what we can take them as a lesson. Muhammad p.b.u.h is not act only as a prophet, he is the best example of humankind as a leader,politician,husband,the poor,the rich,entrepreneur and also an educator. In the last chapter, Prof Tariq Ramadan stated that the Prophet came to hum...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Shagufta Pasta rated it 5 of 5 stars

[ This reflection/review has also been published at my blog http://seriouslyplanning.wordpress.com]

Over the past several days, I’ve been reading Tariq Ramadan’s book “In the Footsteps of the Prophet, a biography of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that seeks to highlight lessons and points of reflection from his life and mission for the contemporary reader. It is a book that needs to be experienced for oneself, but below are a few reflections on lessons I gained from the re...more [ This reflection/review has also been published at my blog http://seriouslyplanning.wordpress.com]

Over the past several days, I’ve been reading Tariq Ramadan’s book “In the Footsteps of the Prophet, a biography of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that seeks to highlight lessons and points of reflection from his life and mission for the contemporary reader. It is a book that needs to be experienced for oneself, but below are a few reflections on lessons I gained from the read.

1) Trust God, Pay Attention to Your Life And Work as Hard as You Possibly Can.

The thing that struck me the most about learning about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was the tremendous trust and hope he had in the Divine throughout this life. So much happens to him: his father dies before he is born, his mother dies when he is six, he loses his grandfather when he is eight, his clan goes through an incredibly difficult boycott because he refuses to stop spreading the message of Islam, his wife dies, his uncle dies, he buries daughters, he loses friends and Companions in battle, he loses his son, you name the type of loss, and it is reflected in the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) life. Instead of closing his heart when someone dies or he experiences a test though, his heart is open, and his love and his concern for those around him is deep, beautiful and evident.

There is self doubt, but the book tells about how the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) prays for openings, goodness, success, and how he does absolutely everything in his capacity towards those ends as he prays and turns to the One. He is full of hope and he is constantly working. He demonstrates excellence in every sphere and role of his life.

And so to read this book is to realise that instead when things are difficult how we respond matters. Reading about the example of a man who went through such tremendous challenges and yet was always hopeful, constantly cheerful, showed goodness to everyone around him, forgave those who wronged him, and was so unbelievably kind and beautiful, is inspiration to strive to be better than I am today.

2) To understand Islam better, you need to learn about the life of the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him.

Often at Islam Awareness Weeks or at other events meant as introductions to Islam, the book that is given out is a translation of the Qur’an. But without knowing the context in which certain verses were revealed and a good commentary to refer to, it can be difficult to access a translation as the first book you ever read about Islam. Learning about the life of Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) however, gives context to verses but most importantly helps the religion become something human and real. Particularly in a time when so many people don’t know Muslims in their local community (I am at least told this regularly by strangers and acquaintances alike), this is needed. Books like this one are important conversation starters.

In addition, this book made me realise that instead of talking about why Islamophobia is bad (a reactive conversation) what is needed is conversations about the fundamental principles of Islam. We need conversations about love and mercy and beauty, and we need to apply these principles in our community development work.

3) Spiritual Practices Need to Produce Personal Transformation

This book was a reminder that principles and beliefs are meant to be lived. The lessons and insights in this book about space, family relations, interfaith communication, the environment, serving the poor, war ethics, friendship, psychology, animal rights (the list goes on!), are complex and beautiful, and demonstrate how a faith transformed a community and a region for the better. It is a reminder that to create healthy hopeful communities today, faith must be something that is not constrained to places of worship, but rather something that structures the way we work for peace in multiple ways.(less)

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Jul 20, 2012 Azam Baizen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Everyone shud read dis book if they want to get to know the Prophet in details but in a simple way. I really like the way Dr. Tariq writes about the Prophet because his writings are simple yet comprehensive. I also recommend very much for non-Muslims to read this book if they want to have general knowledge about Prophet Muhammad. With information technology in our fingertips there are so many misleading information about the Prophet and this book can help to counter these information and provide...more

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May 14, 2013 Naomi King rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: islam, spiritual-practices

My second reading of this book brought me even more joy and insight than the first. I deeply appreciate Ramadan's attention to equality, freedom, reason, and love throughout the life of the Prophet (PBUH). I recommend this book for personal and small group use and especially for multifaith/interfaith groups that seek greater understanding and appreciation of each other's faith traditions. Ramadan treats many of the "difficult" texts and hadith (traditions passed down of the life of the Prophet [...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Usman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not your run-of-the-mill biography, as it's focused on telling the story of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by highlighting examples of his exceptional character, rather than through a hyper-detailed chronology of events. A great read for those looking to better understand the man who Muslims are taught to model themselves after, and why he is so revered by followers of Islam.

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May 31, 2012 Atikah Abd Aziz rated it 5 of 5 stars

One of the best Islamic book I've came acrossed so far ! Definitely a must have for all Muslims beginner like me. This is very different from Sealed Nectar(another famous book about the Prophet) because Tariq Ramadan has spelled out to you the wisdoms and the lessons behind the history. So it was sort easy to just read ans digest, rather than having to think.

When reading this, it was like a journey back to the Prophet's time. Just amazing.

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Dec 05, 2010 Yousef M rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: islam, history

The first time I read it, I didn't think it was exceptional. However, I find myself constantly going back to many passages through this book. I like to think of it as an amalgamation of many wonderful sermons Mr. Ramadan has given to the readers, a sort of reference to be returned to and pondered over repeatedly.

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May 11, 2013 Asiah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: islam

Loves the insights. Great commentary a suggestions especially for Contemporary Muslims. Wish there was more actually, and I'm gonna check out more of Ramadan's works. As for a seerah book, it's not the best or most detailed and doesn't have anything you haven't read elsewhere. But this would be a good recommendation for non-Muslims.

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Sep 15, 2009 Lubna rated it 5 of 5 stars

I know I have been giving an awful lot of 5 stars out lately but really, I have been reading such great stuff. This is a great analysis of the life of the Prophet - its not a traditional biography but rather it goes over the events in the Prophet's life and derives various ethical and moral lessons from his experiences. Its a great introduction to the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for both non-Muslims seeking to learn more about Islam and Muslim's seeking greater understanding...more

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Feb 10, 2013 LqznArff rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully written on the life of Rasullulah s.a.w. and describes clearly the key events in his life. Furthermore, the biography adds value in the sense that it provides context and meaning behind the actions of Rasullulah s.a.w. and ties in closely with the revelation of the Quran.

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Oct 28, 2011 Aiman rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book isn't a biography that seeks to include each and every historical detail or fact, but it does a wonderful job of portraying major events and all the fine nuances of the sublime character of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

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Sep 16, 2009 Ashree Wiweko rated it 5 of 5 stars

See other things from the story of the Prophet. I Like it, the way he explained, the way he managed to tell the story in chapters; so we could learn in purpose.

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May 02, 2008 nanto rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: biografi-dan-memoirs, langit

Buku bagus! Begitu saya bilang ketika selesai membaca buku terjemahan ini. Ketika bertemu kawan lain yang "lebih beragama" :D, saya tanyakan dia apa sudah membacanya, dan saya bilang buku itu bagus. Dia malah bilang, "oh iya?! Belum dengar komentar seperti itu sebelumnya tentang buku itu!"

Tidak berdebat kami. Saya juga malas menguraikan apa yang ada dalam buku itu yang membuatnya jadi bagus di mata saya. Akhirnya saya hanya bilang, banyak penilaian yang dibuat Tariq Ramadan yang saya sepakati! K...more

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About Tariq Ramadan

Tariq Ramadan is the son of Said Ramadan and Wafa Al-Bana, who was the eldest daughter of Hassan al Banna, who in 1928 founded the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Gamal al-Banna, the liberal Muslim reformer is his great-uncle. His father was a prominent figure in the Muslim Brotherhood and was exiled by Gamal Abdul Nasser[3] from Egypt to Switzerland, where Tariq was born.

Tariq Ramadan studied Philos...more Tariq Ramadan is the son of Said Ramadan and Wafa Al-Bana, who was the eldest daughter of Hassan al Banna, who in 1928 founded the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Gamal al-Banna, the liberal Muslim reformer is his great-uncle. His father was a prominent figure in the Muslim Brotherhood and was exiled by Gamal Abdul Nasser[3] from Egypt to Switzerland, where Tariq was born.

Tariq Ramadan studied Philosophy and French literature at the Masters level and holds a PhD in Arabic and Islamic studies from the University of Geneva. He also wrote a PhD dissertation on Friedrich Nietzsche, entitled Nietzsche as a Historian of Philosophy.[4] Ramadan then studied Islamic jurisprudence at Al-Azhar university in Cairo, Egypt.[5]

He taught at the College de Saussure, a high school in Geneva, Switzerland, and held a lectureship in Religion and Philosophy at the University of Fribourg from 1996 to 2003. In October 2005 he began teaching at St Antony's College at the University of Oxford on a Visiting Fellowship. In 2005 he was a senior research fellow at the Lokahi Foundation.[6][7] In 2007 he successfully applied for the professorship in Islamic studies at the University of Leiden, but then declined to take up the position, citing professional reasons.[8][9] He was also a guest professor of Identity and Citizenship at Erasmus University Rotterdam,[10][11][12] till August 2009 when the City of Rotterdam and Erasmus University dismissed him from his positions as "integration adviser" and professor, stating that the program he chairs on Iran's Press TV, Islam & Life, was "irreconcilable" with his duties in Rotterdam. Ramadan described this move as Islamophobic and politically charged. Beginning September 2009, Ramadan, was appointed to the His Highness Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Chair in Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University.

Ramadan established the Mouvement des Musulmans Suisses (Movement of Swiss Muslims),which engages in various interfaith seminars. He is an advisor to the EU on religious issues and was sought for advice by the EU on a commission on “Islam and Secularism”.In September 2005 he was invited to join a task force by the government of the United Kingdom.[3] He is also the President of the Euro-Muslim Network,a Brussels-based think-tank.

He is widely interviewed and has produced about 100 tapes which sell tens of thousands of copies each year

As of 2009, Tariq Ramadan was persona non grata in Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia[19] Libya or Syria because of his "criticism of these undemocratic regimes that deny the most basic human rights".

Ramadan is married to a French convert to Islam and they have four children.
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“الإسلام لايقيم عالما مغلقا للمرجعية بل يعتمدعلى مجموعة من المبادئ الشمولية التي يمكن أن تتطابق مع أسس وقيم معتقدات وتقاليد دينية” — 9 people liked it

“الوحي يفصح عن نفسه بأنه نذير خير وأمر أخلاقي شديد الحزم ينشر الإلهام الروحي بقدر ماينظم الشكل الواضح للطقوس الدينية” — 5 people liked it

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