You can't say 'I don't do politics,' because silence is a political statement.

Teach the heart not to give way to proud emotions and arrogant thinking; bring the mind to heart-soothing solutions that make it possible to control oneself gently and wisely.

Your sensitivity is power. Don't let people transform your qualities into weaknesses.

To those who say "Sufism is apolitical" or "no politics," I respond: "No politics is politics." Look at the very old African Sufi tradition, the Asian Sufi tradition, or the North African Sufi tradition. Then you get it and understand what Sufism is all about wisdom, courage and resistance.

I had no intention to cover my tracks since I am not a politician and I do not represent anybody.

Politics is mainly about interests. As Muslim citizens, we understand these interests but we should put principles and dignity beyond everything.

The more I know, the best I believe. The more I know, the best I'm worshiping Him. Because, in the end Allah knows the best.