Language is the crowning achievement of human beings, and that is something Muslims have always known and revered. We are a literate people whose miracle is a Book from an unlettered man, peace and blessings be upon him, who was the most articulate and eloquent human being who ever lived. We honor our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in honoring language that he loved so much and used so well.

America has an immense amount of power, but it doesn't use it in any benevolent way. It uses it to maintain a status quo.

Muslims are peace-loving people generally. Among the young, yes, there are some militant attitudes. But a lot of it arises out of chivalry.

If you are looking for happiness in this world (dunya), you're in the wrong place.

You cannot honour the prophet by dishonouring his teaching.

Desire is an attempt to feel the void.

When paying charity, one should smile and be humble, allowing the hand of the indigent to be above the giver's hand.