We claim Islam as Deen or a complete way of life.

There is nothing wrong with intellectual differences flowing from freedom of thought as long as such differences remain confined to intellectual debates.

You must understand the environment in Pakistan. This has become a moneymaking concern. A lot of people say if you want to go abroad and get a visa for Canada or citizenship and be a millionaire, get yourself raped.

We have our own brains.

I believe in sympathy, compassion and forgiveness.

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

It is up to India to take this opportunity to start ... a process of dialogue.