“Defending territories, defending everything institutional in the belief that they defend Islam.”

I told the students that we can exert pressure without resorting to violence, and that we can move towards democracy without violence; that way, God will allow it.

Democracy can be sustained and developed only by people who understand its essence.

I am a follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

All too many Muslims fail to grasp Islam, which teaches one to be lenient towards others and to understand their value systems, knowing that these are tolerated by Islam as a religion.

If we cling to the institution of Islam, then we tend to defend it against whatever we see as a danger to it, so because of this we see now that many people are defending states

I do not like violence.

Defending territories, defending everything institutional in the belief that they defend Islam.

Well, the most important thing about Islam is that we have to differentiate between two kinds of Islam.

I grew up learning history about communities that would support their people (the idea that it takes a village), but all I see are so many people left on their own.

The essence of successful revolution, be it for an individual, a community of individuals, or a nation, depends on accepting that challenge.

I feel like I’ve been dealing with that building over the years because of the Broadway community, so I’m treating it in the same way – I’ve always tried to keep my personal life private. I didn’t get into this business for notoriety or fame. I don’t go to places to be seen and that’s not going to change.

Indian culture is essentially much more of a we culture. It’s a communal culture where you do what’s best for the community – you procreate.

American women were frustrated in just the role of housewife – but they also managed to enlarge it. And they weren’t just housewives, they were community leaders.

I think the most pressing issue in our community is probably a generational divide.

They whose minds are least sensitive to calamity, and whose hands are most quick to meet it, are the greatest men and the greatest communities.

We know that there can never be any solid friendship between individuals, or union between communities that is worth the name, unless the parties be persuaded of each others honesty