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.

I don't like this vision that Turkey is successful because it is as successful as the western powers in economic terms. But I do think they are trying to find a new space in the multi-polar world, and this is what I am advocating. I don't think that Muslims have an alternative model.

The only way to resist colonialism is through education.

If you know how to live, even death is good news

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.

When you're overwhelmed by your emotion, you listen less and you judge more. This is also the reality of the dogmatic mind.

To have a moral sense is not to be dogmatic in dealing with rules. It can be an open way with dealing with questions of objectives and purpose, which is completely different.