Irshad Manji

It’s time to reclaim Islam from the fanatics. Here’s how

Can my religion be reconciled with free expression? The answer is yes

issue 29 March 2014

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[/audioplayer]I am not a moderate Muslim, I am a reformist. Rooting out corrupt practices can never be an act of mere moderation. Restoring integrity, or wholeness, is always a radical act. It transcends notions of left and right, emphasising the need to think independently.

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