“The word 'algebra' derives from Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution”

“The Umayyad caliphate stretched from Spain to India, making it the largest empire in the world”

“Rapid expansion coupled with social stability is proof of Umar's incredible capabilities as a leader”

“Like the pioneering Muslim scientists, Al Bukhari insisted on an empirical, organized method in the science of fiqh and hadith”

“In the 10th century, Baghdad instituted a licensing exam that all doctors had to take before practicing as physicians”

“Basic trigonometric properties put forth by Muslim mathematicians serve as basis for how GPS systems work today”

“I know a feeling like that only comes once in a lifetime, and I think you should follow your hearts desires. I believe in love, and I know love conquers all.”

“An hour later. the moon reflected its light on the Tigris as well. The sun, the moon, and Fatima. What else could I ask for?”

“Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?”

“Ridding Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. That was the whole idea, right? Thats why we went. I am reluctant to let that fact disappear down the memory hole, because if as the war ends, or at lea...”

“Saddam's politics was the politics of the thug, of violence from the outset of his reign. Realism suggests that some people are not going to be tractable in response to purely peaceable overtures. ...”

“To stay alive, you have to keep moving. Running, relocating, driving, doing everything in your power to stay in motion and make it to safety.”

“We sometimes fail to realise that when we pray to Allah we are in fact performing a great act of ibadah (worship). On the surface it might seem as if we are asking out of self-interest, but we are ...”

“Ibn Mas'ud said that Allah's Messenger said: Abusing a Muslim is sinful and fighting with his tantamount to Kufr. Bukhari Muslim”

“The source of my suffering and loneliness is deep in my heart. This is a disease no doctor can cure. Only Union with the Friend can cure it.”