To Make Peace, One Must

Oppression Does Not Know The Meaning Of Provincial Boundaries. Aren't Our Energies Better Spent Fighting The Common Enemy Instead Of Each Other?

In Distinguishing Between Islamic Teachings And Social Taboos, We Must Remember That Islam Forbids Injustice; Injustice Against People, Against Nations, Against Women. It Shuns Race, Color, And Gender As A Basis Of Distinction Amongst Fellowmen. It Enshrines Piety As The Sole Criteria For Judging Humankind.

Like All Children I Had Taken My Father For Granted. Now That I Had Lost Him, I Felt An Emptiness That Could Never Be Filled. But I Did Not Let Myself Cry, Believing As A Muslim That Tears Pull A Spirit Earthward And Won't Let It Be Free.

Purusing Peace Means Rising Above One's Own Wants, Needs, And Emotions.

The Government I Led Gave Ordinary People Peace, Security, Dignity, And Opportunity To Progress.