"Throughout history Islam has demonstrated tolerance and racial equality." Obama passionately appealed to reach out to the Muslim world through his speech in Cairo University.

"My father came from a Muslim family; I know civilization's debt to Islam," he said.

The US President said: "America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition."

"America is not and will not be at war with Islam."

During his speech he also admitted that 9/11 had led some in my country to view Muslims with fear and as being anti-human rights." "Changes brought about by globalism made many Muslims view the West as hostile."

He further said: "We did not go to Afghanistan out of choice, it was a necessity. Any nation that subjugates will eventually fail, we must engage in partnership."

"US has international support to pursue Al-Qaeda," he ended.