Don’t nurture a sense of guilt; rather, nurture a sense of responsibility married with a sense of humility.

It is important that the Muslim leaders, scholars, and intellectuals are much more vocal and explain what Islam is.

We have to be very cautious not to accept the scam of polarization we see in the media. It is not in fact between secularists and Islamists, it is a battle within the Islamic reference.

Compelling a woman to wear a headscarf is against Islam, and compelling her to remove it is against human rights.

The West hasn't been naïve, it has been patronizing the South by imposing its own views on what should be done - ironically after having been so close and so supportive of dictators who were not respecting the people.

Clarity and consistency are not enough: the quest for truth requires humility and effort.

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