Do we want the Muslim peoples to break out of the cycle of dependence, backwardness and poverty? ... Then we can clearly show the way which leads to this goal: the generating of Islam in all areas of personal individual life, in the family and society, through the renewal of Islamic religious thought and the creation of a unified Islamic community from Morocco to Indonesia. - From 'The Islamic Declaration' (p. 5, link below)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To end dependence and poverty, Islam must be renewed in all life aspects and a unified community created from Morocco to Indonesia.
- In plain terms
- Renewing Islam everywhere and uniting Muslims can end poverty and backwardness.
- What can you take from it?
- Renew Islam in all areas to overcome poverty and dependence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can religious unity solve poverty?
- Is renewal enough for progress?
Another view
It assumes religious renewal alone solves economic problems.
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