I don't believe there is a clash between cultures. I believe there is a clash between perceptions of each other.

Whatever title or office we may be privileged to hold, it is what we do that defines who we are ... Each of us must decide what kind of person we want to be-what kind of legacy that we want to pass on.

The hardest [part] is some of the misperceptions that are leveled against me as a person and against Muslim women.

I'm amazed by the misconceptions about Muslim women and the Arab world that I hear, and that really does hurt me.

The job description for a queen changes with the times.

Twitter's a great way to tell people across the world what I care about and, hopefully, motivate them to join me in furthering my causes. It's also a fantastic medium to hear the ideas and opinions of people I might not otherwise get to meet.

People sometimes think of 'queen' as a title that's shrouded with protocol and formality, and for that reason sometimes people are not easily saying what they want to say. They're reluctant to express their opinions, and I kind of find that frustrating because I want to know what people really, really think.