In the West, you have always associated the Islamic faith 100 percent with Arab culture. This in itself is a fundamentalist attitude and it is mistaken.

I love meeting interesting people and doing things with them.

I really want to bring the message of love that is Islam to people; bring something new to that familiar face.

I respect music, I do. I love it.

People need to see that, far from being an obstacle, the world's diversity of languages, religions and traditions is a great treasure, affording us precious opportunities to recognize ourselves in others.

I grew up with reggae music.

I have to protect my family and have a life with them that is completely private.