Hassan al-Banna

Swiss philosopher tries to find common ground with contemporary Muslims, secular society

Arts, Culture & Media

In his book, “In the Footsteps of the Prophet,” Swiss philosopher Tariq Ramadan explains why the prophet Mohammed is more modern than many believe and why reconciliation between conservative Muslims and secular societies is possible.

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