Quotes by Akbar Ahmed

“sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.”

“The whole thing goes back to the presence of God. You need to be in a state of decorum. You must ask yourself: How would God like to see me?”

“Walking breaks down all the barriers you become part of one common mass of humanity, ... global message of peace and compassion.”

“The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,”

“It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims,”

“It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims.”

“He has left a tiny exit route, which is good because in the international arena, he is seen as very much a black-and-white kind of figure, with no grays.”

“If Americas seen as being indifferent or even attacking the prophet, a lot of Muslims are going to say its an attack on Islam.”

“Cultures are rubbing against each other more than ever before in history. We need to be sensitive to ... respect, honor, dignity, and how they are viewed in different societies.”