Nevertheless, I have no political agenda whatsoever, even though some might think the contrary.

No one can deny that some Islamist groups have credential and popularity. But that does not mean they are a majority. If we are serious about democracy we cannot blame the people for choosing what they want. We must promote the kinds of procedures and processes that are helping the people move ahead.

Muslims must decide, lest they end up divided by the very religion that calls upon them to unite.

Life is not black and white when it comes to perception.

It is only through the opposition of ideas that we can learn to be self-critical, to work towards intellectual humility.

Instead of looking outside of ourselves and counting potential enemies, fasting summons us to turn our glance inward, and to take the measure of our greatest challenge: the self, the ego, in our own eyes and as others see us.

We should not fool ourselves. When the Quran says wa la qad karamna Bani Adam ["we have honored the Children of Adam"] so yes we should all be free but this should not mean that we must act against the dignity of human beings.