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What does it mean?
Khan claims that political reform in the Islamic world will lead to spiritual reform.
In plain terms
Political reform will lead to spiritual reform in the Islamic world.
What can you take from it?
Political change can drive spiritual change.

Where it applies

  • policy development
  • social movements
  • community organizing

Putting it to work

  • advocacy
  • change management

Questions to consider

  • How does politics affect spirituality?
  • Which comes first, political or spiritual reform?

Another view

Spiritual change often depends on factors beyond politics.

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