What is Tariq Ramadan known for?

Tariq Ramadan is known for his contributions to Islamic theology and Islamicist studies, as well as his academic affiliations with prestigious institutions such as the University of Fribourg, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Geneva.

Where has Tariq Ramadan worked?

Tariq Ramadan has worked at the University of Fribourg, the University of Notre Dame, the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Oxford, the Collège de Saussure, Al-Azhar University, and the University of Geneva.

What is Tariq Ramadan's field of study?

Tariq Ramadan's field of study includes Islamic studies and theology, as evidenced by his affiliations with institutions focused on these disciplines.

Tariq Ramadan

Swiss Muslim scholar

Person human Q122988

Facts

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Sex or gender: male^[19]
Date of birth: August 26, 1962
Place of birth: Geneva
Country of citizenship: Switzerland^[9]
Occupation: Islamicist, theologian, philologist, religious studies scholar, Romanist, philosopher^[10]
Employer: University of Fribourg, University of Notre Dame, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Oxford, Collège de Saussure^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]
Educated at: Al-Azhar University, University of Geneva^[16]^[17]
Father: Said Ramadan^[8]
Sibling: Hani Ramadan^[29]
Doctoral advisor: Reinhard Schulze^[18]
Languages spoken, written or signed: French, English^[22]^[23]
Family name: Ramadan^[20]
Given name: Tariq^[21]
Has written for: Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik
Legal counsel: Q134562584, May Sarah Vogelhut^[25]^[26]
Name in native language: طارق رمضان^[24]
Number of children: +4^[28]
P14437: tariq-ramadan
Penalty: criminal imprisonment in France^[27]
Social media followers: 703k (702k–704k, n=3)

🏷️ Also known as

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🔗 Connections

Employer 5

University of Oxford, University of Notre Dame, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Fribourg, Collège de Saussure

Educated at 2

Al-Azhar University, University of Geneva

Languages spoken, written or signed 2

English, French

Occupation 2

theologian, Islamicist

Country of citizenship 1

Switzerland

Doctoral advisor 1

Reinhard Schulze

Doctoral advisors 1

Reinhard Schulze

Father 1

Said Ramadan

Given name 1

Tariq

Instance of 1

human

Parent of 1

Said Ramadan

Place of birth 1

Geneva

Sex or gender 1

male

Sibling 1

Hani Ramadan

Siblings 1

Hani Ramadan

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Summary

Tariq Ramadan was born on August 26, 1962^[1], in Geneva^[2]. He has worked as an Islamicist^[3], theologian^[4], philologist^[5], religious studies scholar^[6], and Romanist^[7].

FAQs

Where was Tariq Ramadan born?

Tariq Ramadan's place of birth was Geneva^[2].

Who were Tariq Ramadan's parents?

Tariq Ramadan's father was Said Ramadan^[8].

What did Tariq Ramadan do for work?

Tariq Ramadan worked as an Islamicist^[3], theologian^[4], philologist^[5], religious studies scholar^[6], and Romanist^[7].

Where did Tariq Ramadan go to school?

Tariq Ramadan was educated at Al-Azhar University^[16] and University of Geneva^[17].

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[2] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — place of birth (P19): Geneva. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2014-12-11. wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — sex or gender (P21): male. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — father (P22): Said Ramadan. wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — country of citizenship (P27): Switzerland. lepoint.fr. lepoint.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — educated at (P69): Al-Azhar University. wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — educated at (P69): University of Geneva. Retrieved 2019-07-08. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): Islamicist. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): theologian. Retrieved 2019-06-20. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): philologist. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): religious studies scholar. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): Romanist. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — occupation (P106): philosopher. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — employer (P108): University of Fribourg. wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — employer (P108): University of Notre Dame. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — employer (P108): Erasmus University Rotterdam. wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — employer (P108): University of Oxford. wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — employer (P108): Collège de Saussure. wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — doctoral advisor (P184): Reinhard Schulze. wikidata.org.
[1] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — date of birth (P569): August 26, 1962. Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved 2017-10-09. wikidata.org.
[20] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — family name (P734): Ramadan. wikidata.org.
[21] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — given name (P735): Tariq. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2015-08-14. wikidata.org.
[22] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — languages spoken, written or signed (P1412): French. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. wikidata.org.
[23] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — languages spoken, written or signed (P1412): English. wikidata.org.
[24] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — name in native language (P1559): طارق رمضان. wikidata.org.
[25] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — legal counsel (P1593): Q134562584. europe1.fr. europe1.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[26] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — legal counsel (P1593): May Sarah Vogelhut. lefigaro.fr. lefigaro.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[27] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — penalty (P1596): criminal imprisonment in France. lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[28] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — number of children (P1971): 4. wikidata.org.
[29] ↑ Tariq Ramadan — sibling (P3373): Hani Ramadan. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-11-05. wikidata.org.

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