According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment.

I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way.

I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.

In Egypt today most people are concerned with getting bread to eat. Only some of the educated understand how democracy works.

The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions.

We are passing through a very sensitive time, and on the whole, this country is facing very big problems.

"Death by love is fairer by far than death by illness", said Amenhotep III.