Everywhere the Salafi are pushing by saying, "We are the guardian, and we are resisting any kind of relationship to the West or provocation coming from the West." And internally, it's unsettling the whole situation. Now in Tunisian, in Libya, in Syria, in Egypt, the clash between the literalists and - the Islamists or the reformists is something which is going to be part of what we have to deal with as to the future of America.

Terror will crash down on us if we fail to understand that a pluralistic society requires the personal and daily commitment of every citizen.

Saying that Islam is in heart, is similar to giving back the exam's paper completely white and saying : knowledge is in brain.

American Muslims are already within the system. We should stop isolating ourselves by thinking we are powerless. The youngest generations of Americans have a better opinion of Islam because they interact with Muslims. Half of young American citizens now are supporting the Palestinians rather than the Israelis. Things are moving.

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

If you want to have a good life, never forget that you are going to die

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.