I'm a Muslim. I've been a Muslim for 20 years. . . . You know me. I'm a boxer. I've been called the greatest. People recognize me for being a boxer and a man of truth. I wouldn't be here representing Islam if it were terrorist. . . . I think all people should know the truth, come to recognize the truth. Islam is peace.

What's really hurting me, the name Islam is involved, and Muslim is involved and causing trouble and starting hate and violence. ... Islam is not a killer religion. ... Islam means peace, I couldn't just sit home and watch people label Muslims as the reason for this problem.

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.

Religions all have different names, but they all contain the same truths. ... I think the people of our religion should be tolerant and understand people believe different things. When asked how he felt about the suspects in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks sharing his Islamic faith.