I think of Canada, first and foremost, in terms of space. The amount of space available is breathtaking.

With the first commandment, Mohammed tried to imprison common sense. And with the second commandment, the beautiful, romantic side of mankind was enslaved.

My first experience in the Netherlands was very pleasant, extremely pleasant. I mean, I got my residence permit, refugee status, within four weeks of arrival. People treated me extremely well.

They decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this country's life and I took it.

I am grateful to my father for sending me to school, and that we moved from Somalia to Kenya, where I learned English.

I see no difference between Islam and Islamism. Islam is defined as submission to the will of Allah, as it is described in the Koran. Islamism is just Islam in its most pure form.