The believer is not a slave to fashion.

Busy yourself with what is pleasing to Allah, or Satan will busy you with what displeases Him.

We're going back to our custom and traditions,

Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course.

We're going back to our custom and traditions, ... We're sending a message to our people that we don't commit this kind of violence against people, our own people or other people.

I had never before considered leaving my religion, my family, my customs, and my beliefs behind. It was all that I had ever known. Would it be worth it to give it all up? I had no way of knowing. It was frightening even to contemplate a life beyond