I don't lose sleep over failures. I worry about the successes and how they can be replicated.

Muslim women must stand up and speak out about who we are, what we believe and where we are going. I think we need to know that our counterparts in the west are also willing to listen and reciprocate.

Holy scripture does not hold women back. It's the people that decide to interpret it in such a way for their own, sometimes political, agendas.

I don't know if I'd put labels on myself, but I do feel that when women are empowered, they have the power to transform society.

The more time goes on, the closer I am to the ground. I've been exposed to so many issues and people living under different pressures. It's helped me realize that a lot of glamorous things that people prioritize really don't matter.

If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together.

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