"Al-Faisal's outspokeness, in accusing several pro-establishment figures of corruption, mismanagement of state funds, misuse of office and inefficient administration, incurred their wrath.

She also angered the Islamists by levelling scathing attacks on their interpretation and implementation of religious tenets and Islamic law (Shari'a). Al-Faisal has a track record with the Islamists. She was once declared an apostate by an Islamic religious court but successfully challenged the verdict."

— Al-Ahram Weekly. May 23-29, 2002

"The stalled societies of the Middle East need more plurality of ideas, less repression of peaceful dissent, more political participation, and more institutions to channel popular desire for change, and for a better future. Human rights defenders are at the forefront of this struggle for change."

— Neil Hicks, Lawyers Committee on Human Rights