What made you convert to Islam?
There was no one event or experience. It was the culmination of life experiences and realizations. Ultimate realization comes through self-reflection and contemplation on the Divine Presence. I try to send this message in my books without directly associating it with any religion. All people, religious or not, can relate to the concept of introspection. We have a saying, "He who knows himself knows his Lord."
In Britain, for example, the image that is being painted of Muslims is that they are terrorists. Why do you think this is so?
There are terrorists from all religions, cultures, and societies. To associate one group of people with terrorism is prejudicial and naive. It is unfortunate that some people do not take the time to educate themselves.
In the United States, we have a long history of indigenous Muslims, whereas the U.K. primarily has a community of immigrants. Islam in America dates back to pre-Columbian times , particularly among people of African descent. In our communities it has been commonplace for generations. It is not a new phenomenon.
It would make my response unduly long to go into the details of analyzing people's perceptions of Islam. Perhaps I will write a book on this topic in the future.
What will your next book be about?
My next book, The Sword of Kelterya, is already in the works. It is the second book of The Golden Scrolls, a year after the events of the first book.
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