Jihad is misused by fundamentalists. The Quranic meaning is not meant for war at all, in the sense of killing.

The individual cannot exist on his/her own and the collectivism should respect freedom of conscience. My struggle is about the freedom of thought.

I was told by my father, who was a priest, that it was the basic duty of a Muslim to establish peace on earth... I soon came to the conclusion that it was not religion but misuse of religion and politicising of religion, which was the main culprit.

Women's position includes so many pre-Islamic customs that have become an integral part of the Shariat. I am fighting that. Triple talaq is not mentioned in the Quran. Of course, there is a controversy; some maintain that the Prophet approved of it. Even if he did, maybe he had social constraints.

Weapons are less harmful than words.

Physical wounds heal, but those on the soul are difficult to heal.

Times change and we should change and grow, and yet be proud of our legacy.