Islam abhors and absolutely condemns terrorism and any terrorist activity.

Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future.

A person is truly a human if he or she learns, and teaches, and inspires others. It is difficult to regard as truly human someone who is ignorant and has no desire to learn.

Only a few people seem to realize that social harmony and peace with nature, between people, and within the individual only can come about when the material and spiritual realms are reconciled.

Mature people never make difference of opinion a means of conflict.

The purpose of our creation is obvious: to reach our utmost goals of belief, knowledge, and spirituality; to reflect on the universe, humanity, and God, and thus prove our value as human beings.

Love is one of the most subtle blessings that the All-Merciful One has bestowed upon humanity.

One will never reach distant shores, if he chooses to remain upon the dock, In fear his little ship of dreams may be dashed against the rocks.

I have repeatedly declared that it is impossible for a true Muslim to be a terrorist, nor can a terrorist be regarded as a true Muslim.

Tolerance is our safest refuge and our fortress against the handicaps that arise from schism, factions, and the difficulties inherent in reaching mutual agreement

I have never imagined being or wished to be chosen as something important in the world. I have always tried to be a humble servant of God and a humble member of humanity.

the crucial thing about an education is the opportunity tat it brings, the doors it opens, because otherwise knowledge, in and of itself, is a blind alley

The word 'experienced' often refers to someone who's gotten away with doing the wrong thing more frequently than you have.

Secrets aren't secret. They're just hidden treasures, waiting to be exploited.

Last night I didn't realize I said "abortion" in my stand up comedy act instead of "circumcision." No wonder I got blank stares at "rabbi got faint at sight of blood."

The soldiers in Iraq are fighting, suffering and dying . . . anonymously and pointlessly, while the rest of us are free to buckle ourselves into the family vehicle and head off to the malls and shop.

Value yourself. The only people who appreciate a doormat are people with dirty shoes.

I am so used to being able to express myself from being an actor. So when people don't understand me, I'm just completely lost.

I'm a huge sports fan.

I am, and ever will be, a white-socks, pocket-protector, nerdy engineer.

Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.