For me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.

South Africa is labouring to find its revolutionary path; the colours of the Rainbow Nation have difficulty blending together; the wealthy elites (white, black or Indian) profit from de facto segregation.

Lack of consistency is a weakness shared by all nations.

In its haste to bolster nationalism, in its obsession with security, Europe is losing its soul.

If you read the Qur'an with your head, you find repetition. If you read it with your heart, you find depth.

Muslim societies must leave behind these dual aspects: secularism/Islamism.

I talk to the young generation and advise them to be both fully Muslim and fully Western citizens, to be free, to speak out, to express themselves. We have new generations of Muslims who were born in the West, coming from within, and they are well educated and they understand. Some sisters and brothers are ready, yes, even though I can see young sisters and brothers who are also obsessed with their social status, their titles, their salary and are scared to not be tolerated.