When I go back to the Quran I see that the context of Revelation is creation in its entirety. The universe is a Revelation and this of course includes nature, plants and animals. In other words, what is coming from the Quran as rules and objectives are set within the larger scheme of the universe and nature as part of Creation.

Very often we talk about India and China, but not really Malaysia and Indonesia. The potential in the shift to the East is going to be great and very important for this country.

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

For me, equal citizenship for Muslims, Christians, Jews, Atheists and Agnostics is an indisputable principle. Whoever you are, you should get the same rights with no discussion and no compromise.

One does not always know how to express the sorrow of the soul. One does not always know how to silence the joy of the heart.

I don't like what you`re doing, but I won't insult you. Why? Because who you are tomorrow may be better than who I am today

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