I looked at some of the statues of Jesus; they were just stones with no life. When they said that God is three, I was puzzled even more but could not argue. I believed it, simply because I had to have respect for the faith of my parents.

I looked at some of the statues of Jesus; they were just stones with no life. When they said that God is three, I was puzzled even more but could not argue. I believed it, simply because I had to have respect for the faith of my parents.

To be calm when you've found something going on

I listen to the wind, the wind of my soul.

It's very difficult to ignore humanitarian disasters. The royalties from my albums continue to support my charity work.

It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life I'd been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood.

It is part of my faith as a Muslim to try to help those who are suffering from poverty or economic or political injustice.