"My father also saw the book as offensive to Islam but believes strongly in freedom of speech. 'First, let's read the book and then why not respond with our own book,' he suggested. He ended by asking …"

"Islam says that you cannot stay ignorant, that you have to go and seek knowledge — no matter how hard it is, or how far you have to travel."

"Education is not a privilege, it is a right."

"My dream is to see every child in school, learning and growing."

"Ignorance and illiteracy are the biggest threats to peace."