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As Muslims the way we show respect to the creator is by respecting creation and this is why we have to reconcile ourselves with the objectives of the Revelation and the objective is really to honor nature as part of Creation.

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Tariq Ramadan
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: August 26
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