In the Islamic faith, if one were to mock God, Muslims would find that offensive. But when it comes to prophets ... it's extremely sensitive.

Prison has helped him become a better Muslim. He is a Malcolm X with a softer tone.

The challenge is you have very poor peasants and farmers from undeveloped countries for whom this is lifetime experience for which there are no words. They have been saving money their entire lives. They're now in their 50s and 60s. They think fervor will get maximum reward.

We hope that this organization will enhance the partnership and cooperation between the Muslim- American community and law enforcement, as well as, local and national elected officials, civic and inter- faith groups. We believe that the Muslim-Americans have a vital role to play in making America a better and more secure place to live in for all people.

His story is indeed a story that needs to come out, and needs to be shared with the world.

He is an extremely well-liked, well-respected, model inmate in the system by the authorities as well as by the inmates. Some of the inmates have come to sympathize with him because of his special restrictions.

We asked for a meeting to help them understand it is not rocket science in the 21st century to manage 2 million people in two weeks.