Emancipation can only come from within; it cannot be dictated by someone else. A law banning the wearing of headscarves changes nothing, except perhaps external appearance. Naturally, Islamic feminism must also include the right to education, to work and the freedom to select one's own husband.

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

Discomfort levels in our societies are rising, or so it would seem. In theory, we invoke diversity and tolerance. But in real life, we raise our hackles and withdraw into ourselves.

You're asking me how not to doubt. Good question.My answer is, you can't. This is life

Stand up for your values, be courageous and humble

My experience of living with people of diverse religions and cultures taught me that one will never be at peace with the other if one is at war with oneself.

Sometimes people confuse silence as wisdom when in fact it is compromise.