1 “The future must not
belong to those who slander the Prophet of Islam”
2 “The sweetest sound
I know is the Muslim call to prayer”
3 “We will convey our
deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the
centuries to shape the world — including in my
own country.”
own country.”
4 “As a student of
history, I also know civilization’s debt to Islam.”
5 “Islam has a proud
tradition of tolerance.”
6 “Islam has always
been part of America”
7 “We will encourage
more Americans to study in Muslim communities”
8 “These rituals
remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in
advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity
of all human beings.”
of all human beings.”
9 “America and Islam
are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and
share common principles of justice and
progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”
progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”
10 “I made clear that
America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam.”
11 “Islam is not part
of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of
promoting peace.”
12 “So I have known
Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first
revealed”
13 “In ancient times
and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation
and education.”
14 “Throughout
history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of
religious tolerance and racial equality.”
15 “Ramadan is a
celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality”
16 “The Holy Koran
tells us, ‘O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made
you into nations and tribes so that you may
know one another.’”
know one another.’”
17 “I look forward to
hosting an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan here at the White House later this
week, and wish you a blessed month.”
18 “We’ve seen those
results in generations of Muslim immigrants – farmers and factory workers,
helping to lay the railroads and build our
cities, the Muslim innovators who helped build some of our highest skyscrapers and who helped unlock the secrets of our universe.”
cities, the Muslim innovators who helped build some of our highest skyscrapers and who helped unlock the secrets of our universe.”
19 “That experience
guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based
on what Islam is, not what it isn’t. And I
consider it part of my responsibility as president of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.”
consider it part of my responsibility as president of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.”
20 “I also know that
Islam has always been a part of America’s story.”
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