Is it safe to say that all Muslims are humanists?
I don’t think so. Many Muslims are what I call “tribalists” who think only people from their own sect/religion/race are true humans. This is the opposite of what I understand by modern (non-secular) humanism.
I would love to meet fellow Muslim humanists but as far as I know even among intellectuals there is not much knowledge about what humanism is and what it entails.
And God knows best.
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Thank you for your answer. And what does it require for someone to become a humanist?
You are very welcome. Please check out the book Imperfect Garden: The Legacy of Humanism by Tzvetan Todorov. It is a beautiful expression of the best that humanism represents.
I really appreciate your time and thank you once again for your recommendation.
Pardon me, but one more thing if you don’t mind me to ask. Can a Muslim be a humanist while staying true to his faith?
Absolutely. Todorov’s humanism is perfectly in keeping with the highest ideals of my Islam.
Neato! Thank you very much! I’m happy to find it out right now. May Allah Bless you, brother.