I really feel that political will is born out of popular will.

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.

Religion and modernity are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

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

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.

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.

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