Bassam Tibi Quotes

Accusing somebody of racism is a very effective weapon in Germany. Islamists know this: As soon as you accuse someone of demonizing Islam, then the European side backs down.

Muslims stand by their religion entirely. It is a sort of religious absolutism. While Europeans have stopped defending the values of their civilization. They confuse tolerance with relativism.

A conflict of values is not a misunderstanding. Islamic orthodoxy and the German constitution are not compatible.

Unlike multiculturalism, cultural pluralism doesn't just mean diversity but also togetherness - primarily the understanding of the rules of the game - the European values structure.

The Jihad is not just a way of testing yourself but also means using violence to spread Islam.

I myself am Muslim and I stand on the side of an open society.

The accusation of cultural insensitivity is a weapon.

A lot of people don't know if Denmark is a country or a cheese.

The weaker the partner is viewed by the Muslims, then the greater the anger which they express. And this anger is often carefully staged.

America's strength is that it is capable of accepting people into its communities.