Islam neither requires one to be practising, nor to dress in one way or another. So imposing the veil on a woman is contrary to the principles of Islam. … Unfortunately, after all the suspicion weighing on Islam, many people have begun to consider the veil as a political problem, but this is not the case … Wearing the veil is a free personal choice.

Interview with Corriere della Sera, as quoted in "Muslim women don't have to wear veils: Rania", Khaleej Times (9 February 2007)