It is unfair to label me anti-Islam. I am an atheist and a secular humanist.

I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books.

My parents were secular. I am an atheist.

When I write, I don't allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to.

The focus of my research is how secular movements originated in West Asian countries and subsequently changed to pan-Islamic movements. The role of Western countries in this aspect is also a part of the research.

A person asked me today why I’d listen to Gospel, me being an atheist. I replied, 'Even though I'm atheist, I never let my beliefs deny me of beauty. If a person can’t feel a good Gospel song go through their body, they are surely already dead.'