Everyone’s a believer when things are going fine. The real faith is when one becomes patient with tribulations.

A democracy is predicated on an educated citizenry. You cannot have a democracy with people that are more interested in what Nicole Kidman is doing or whoever the latest fashion model is.

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

Opinion is not knowledge. You're entitled to your own opinion but you're not entitled to your own facts.

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.

I definitely have sympathy for people who are struggling. I've met with young Muslims who have told me about their struggles.

If Islam is not making you happy, then something is wrong with your Islam