Muslims have been an almost entirely benevolent force in the 20th century. They did not wreak the havoc the Western powers wreaked on the world. They have not come anywhere near to the environmental degradation that we've done to the planet. So I think Muslims need to be seen in the proper light. They're mostly decent, hardworking people, people with deep family values, and they want to live in peace.

My experience on this planet is that if you treat people with respect, they tend to treat you with respect.

You will find yourself in the Quran, I guarantee you.

I can't - and won't - impose my beliefs on others, either verbally or otherwise. I'm not going to judge people.

What comes to a person in his or her life, however difficult it may be, perhaps will help a person move closer to God. The response to tribulation is abr, which is patience, perseverance, steadfastness, and resolve. Allāh loves the patient; part of the reason the tribulation comes is to draw the quality of patience out of them - He loves this quality.

There are irrational fears. If you see a woman wearing a hijab and fear is your first thought, something's really wrong.

Perhaps, a sin that humbles you is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant.