It is all too easy to draw conclusions and make sweeping judgments about millions of Muslim women based on fleeting television images. That is not right.

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.

My position attracts a fair amount of rumors and gossip and misperceptions, but I'd rather not focus on that.

There are so many misperceptions and stereotypes out there that I would love to see clarified one day.

Well, my husband is supportive of my work, like advocating for dialogue between cultures on YouTube.

We are stronger when we listen,and smarter when we share.

It isn't often that the logic behind a policy is so clear. But when it comes to the value of educating girls, the evidence speaks for itself.