Many people in the West do not realise how oppressive some Muslim states are - both for men and for women. This is a cultural issue, not an Islamic one.

Corruption is rife in the Muslim world, and when it is coupled with the marginalization of religion, it manifests itself as frustration and becomes a fertile recruiting ground for extremism.

The human family is a great one, and the Muslim branch is certainly worth knowing.

Palestine is the issue, and until this issue is resolved, there can be no peace.

The acquisition of knowledge - knowledge of both the world and of their own religion - will inoculate young people against extremist ideologies.

I know that people can live celibate lives. I did it myself for many years.