As Muslims, our interests are our values. In any society, be it in Western or Muslim-majority countries, our duty is that of critical loyalty: Staying loyal to our countries by always being critically engaged in the name of the principles of justice, equality and human brotherhood. We should be the ethical and moral voice wherever we are by saying that, even though we understand economic and geo-strategic interests, we cannot accept a violation of these principles by any society.

Political confusion starts with terminology confusion.

Shouldn't the American leadership be addressing what is happening in America, with its domestic policies on racism, discrimination, illegal monitoring, solitary confinement, torture, Guantanamo Bay and any other social and political issues related to the American society not directly connected to Islam? American Muslims must speak out and be involved as well in international policies and, through their institutions, they should raise their voice. This is the way you serve the community.

We have to reconcile ourselves with philosophical questions in every field. Every field should be open to inquiry and knowledge.

Your sensitivity is power. Don't let people transform your qualities into weaknesses.

A time will come when you're going to be numerous but your impact in the world will be like nothing

You can't have anything happening today within the petro-monarchies, is going to be too risky for the United States and the oil interests there.