.... I think the term 'moderate Muslim' is misleading. People who use this term usually mean to say "liberal Muslim" or "Western Muslim".
According to Tariq Ramadan, a Muslim needs just three things in order to be "European": be law-abiding, speak the language, be loyal to the country and its values (critically and constructively). But, in fact, you can be the most radical Muslim and still be law-abiding, speak the language and be loyal to all the values you're not critical of. A good example of such a Muslim is Tariq Ramadan himself.
I don't think that's enough. Integration is not about being law-abiding, or about accepting those values you think don't conflict with your religion. It's about integrating those values into your outlook and religion. [Islam in Europe] Read more
