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I do not think there is such a thing as a clash of civilizations. When I say that Muslims as Muslims cannot be represented in the West, I was being ironic, and also referring to the fact that ninety percent of the time when people talk about the problem of Muslims in the West, it is to complain about the fact that Muslims have not integrated. (Talal Asad Quotes)
Language has multiple uses, and is embedded in different forms of life. It is not necessary to have this grand concept of humanity in order to behave decently. (Talal Asad Quotes)
I do not criticize religion as such, but I criticize the concept and the definition of religion - as I said in Genealogies. (Talal Asad Quotes)
In liberal society we claim that freedom of speech is sacred and therefore has an absolute character. But we know (or should know) that free speech inhabits a structured space: not only is hate speech legally forbidden in liberal societies, but there are also laws protecting the circulation of copyrighted material, and the reproduction of trademarks and patents without explicit permission. (Talal Asad Quotes)