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At times one feels that what is being said in the West is that the fact that you are a Muslim predisposes you to this blind, stupid terrorism.

The way to tackle Muslimphobia is to tackle prejudice against Muslims. What it is not is to pretend that Islamist extremism does not exist.

He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own interest.

It's patently impossible for a Muslim character to represent 'all Muslims.'

Do not look down upon any Muslim, for even the most inferior believer is great in the eyes of God.

All we talk about is 'Islamic terrorism.' If the two words are associated for long enough it's obviously going to have an effect on how people think about Muslims.

A decent man who doesn't consider himself a bigot can indeed be trained to behave like a bigot if he welcomes feedback exclusively from those who consider bigotry no big deal or, indeed, an attribute to be admired.

This fanaticism is what feeds terrorism. And this is precisely why Muslims must play an active role in opposing hate sermons and incitement to terrorism and extremism in their mosques.

I believe very much that the most damning thing you can say about Muslims is that you're afraid to say anything because they'll hurt you.

Do not give voice to bigotry.