The personal character of Muhammad’s companions should be emulated, but the political system they created, which resulted in assassinations, civil wars, and other conflicts, should not be seen as a model for the future
The ordinary Muslim cannot be very vocal about his or her views because of the Takfiri culture practised by ever increasing groups and individuals
Radical Islam as a political tool took shape in the 9th century, when the ordinances for sharia as divinely ordained and accepted in their totality without question were invented.
Any organic movement against the veil in India is seen as a conspiracy against the Muslims and Islam.