Hamza Yusuf Quotes

In our interconnected world, we must learn to feel enlarged, not threatened, by difference - that is what I have argued.

We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.

We are a unique country — multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious. Therefore, out of necessity, we need to moderate our positions. There is no harm in seeking solidarity of one's race but we must accept the basic truth that each one of us needs to communicate peacefully across the racial divide for the betterment of one's community.

We - what we need is a dialogue among civilizations. And we need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

In a pluralistic society like ours, I think the ability to resist hate comes from cultivating a civil society that, on the one hand, nurtures the freedom of each group to pursue their faith and distinctive way of life, while, at the same time, fostering the ties that bind us together into a genuine broader community.

It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn.

I want our students to be so accustomed to children of other cultures that the words 'diversity' and 'tolerance' won't be in their vocabulary. They won't need them - they'll live it.

I've traveled around the world, and what's so revealing is that, despite the differences in culture, politics, language, how people dress, there is a universal feeling that we all want the same thing. We deeply want to be respected and appreciated for our differences.

Interethnic and spiritual accord is our strategic resource, the basis for progress of our society and state.

This is a country where Jews and Arabs speak without fear. Where people come from different cultures the world over. Where everyone becomes Brazilian rapidly.

Multiculturalism is a bed of beautiful roses that has some thorns, so we just have to be careful not to get pricked or to prick one another.

Ethnic diversity adds richness to a society.

Tolerance is the price we pay for living in a free, pluralistic society.

Society is unity in diversity.

Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won't be made safer by creating barriers between people.

I think the world is always going to be as diverse as it always has been.

Liberals, conservatives, Muslims, Jews, Christians, and I find - I think education is something that can bring us together.

Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization.

Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.

Europe itself is an embodiment of this diversity.

My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

The world is far more interconnected today. Hence the need to understand each other is greater than ever before.

I don't believe that economic and cultural interaction automatically brings greater peace and understanding, although it may help in that regard.

Diversity in the world is a basic characteristic of human society, and also the key condition for a lively and dynamic world as we see today.