I am not an individualist in the Western sense. Collectivism can become oppressive when it tries to dictate; the rights of the two should not clash.

I am not taking away the historical legacy, but it should not become a burden.

I am not an individualist in the Western sense. Collectivism can become oppressive when it tries to dictate; the rights of the two should not clash.

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.

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

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

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