Quote by: Mohamed ElBaradei

Historically, Islam was hijacked about 20 or 30 years after the Prophet and interpreted in such a way that the ruler has absolute power and is accountable only to God. That, of course, was a very convenient interpretation for whoever was the ruler.

Mohamed ElBaradei

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Author Bio

  • NameMohamed ElBaradei
  • DescriptionEgyptian law scholar and diplomat, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient
  • BornJune 17, 1942
  • CountryEgypt
  • ProfessionPolitician; Diplomat; Jurist; Human Rights Activist
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Grand Order Of Merit With Star And Shoulder-Sash; Indira Gandhi Prize; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Medal; Steiger Award; Delta Prize For Global Understanding