I call on all the believers to save the blood of Muslims and return to their homes.

I urge the believers not to attack innocent civilians and not to fall for American plots that aim to divide us, ... We are passing through a critical period and a political process.

I demand that brother Abdul Aziz al-Hakim make an official announcement condemning the aggression by his representatives and some extremists.

I demand that brother Abdul Aziz al-Hakim make an announcement condemning the aggression by his followers and some extremists.

Everything that happens is determined by God.

I am a part of the political process whether the multinational forces are present or not, ... Politics is serving the people, not chairs and positions.

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.