Religion helps you relate with the universe. Buddha was indifferent to the concept of god yet he gave us values.

Atheists blame religion when priests do wrong. Anything can be misused, whether it is nuclear power or a matchstick. So, how can I blame religion? Patriotism too can be misused, by misinforming others and eliminating people, so do we start hating the country?

My personal belief is we should not bow to any object. But Islam was aware of this human weakness and fulfilled that need through Haj to kiss a stone. A stone is a stone but the vacuum was filled and it became the holiest object. I have performed Haj and seen the devotion of people braving stampedes only to kiss that stone.

People don't respond just because you are fighting for the truth. They take their interests into account.

Many people asked me to convert. I said my religious convictions remain. I am fighting the wrongs within my own community. And if I decide to convert I will lose the right to fight.

Real 'imaan' is faith in humanity, so those who deny goodness are kafirs.

Religion helps you relate with the universe. Buddha was indifferent to the concept of god yet he gave us values.