Marzuqi: one thumb up and another down

The new Tunisian president, Munsif Al-Marzuqi, was asked about whether Tunisians have inspired the whole Arab world.  He said, no, and added that credit should be given to the Palestinian people through their various successive uprisings.  I salute him for that.  But then he offered words of praise for Islam-as-the-solution.  And for that I don't salute him.  Secular Tunisians were furious for that statement.