They listen and it makes them feel that I am not here for an exercise in conversion or political discussion. It's about the Islamic way of life.

The first thing I like to address in my classes is the lack of knowledge about Islam. People in this country have major misconceptions about the religion.

There is a very small group of Muslims that have an agenda of violence and that is what is portrayed through the media. President Bush even said this group 'hijacked the religion of Islam.' The media show the extremists but they don't show the rest of the billion and a half peaceful Muslims in the world.

The greatest hazard of exercise is not doing it.

Diet and exercise are key factors in preventing chronic diseases and delaying aging.

If you've not done strenuous exercise recently it's probably worth going to your doctor and getting checked out. Whatever starts the journey for you, like walking around the block once.