I know that people can live celibate lives, I did it myself for many years.

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

For young people, if someone tells you: you are the future - say No! I'm the present. You have things to do right now.

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.

I know that people can live celibate lives, I did it myself for many years.

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

I'm amazed at the courage of the journalists on the frontlines in Iraq, but we need intellectual courage in our community.