The Arab Spring has heightened the ideological tension between Ankara and Tehran, and Turkey's model seems to be winning.

Even touching Erdogan is a form of worship.

The Arab Spring has heightened the ideological tension between Ankara and Tehran, and Turkey's model seems to be winning.

I think forcing people to uncover their head is as tyrannical as forcing them to cover it.

It is no secret that many Islamic movements in the Middle East tend to be authoritarian, and some of the so-called 'Islamic regimes' such as Saudi Arabia, Iran - and the worst case was the Taliban in Afghanistan - they are pretty authoritarian. No doubt about that.

Those who hope to nurture genuine religiosity should first establish liberty.

Disapproving and boycotting is the Quranic thing to do, whereas violence and threats are not.