“Since 9/11, I think the perception of Muslims has been a curve, at some points better, at some points worse.” New York, NY I think there...
“The visibility of Muslims as the ‘dangerous other’ has really negatively impacted life for Muslims.” Detroit, MI For most of my life, I’ve lived in Detroit...
“Muslims are discriminated on a daily basis. From the moment we wake up in the morning, to the end of the day.” United Kingdom I believe...
“There’s a lot that needs to be learned on Islam and the Muslim culture in general in America.” New Brunswick, NJ There’s a lot that needs...
“Because of Bush and 9/11, I think people are scared to really understand what Islam is as a religion.” Bronx, NY There is no understanding of...
“When there’s a lack of education, ignorance is often manipulated with fear.” Washington D.C. There’s a lot of misunderstandings. America is not monolithic, there’s a wide...
“Without knowing anything about us, people automatically assume the worst.” Philadelphia, PA Personally, I think that there is not an understanding of Islam or Muslim culture...
“Even when there is no overt aggression, just living under such intense scrutiny from our neighbors creates a numbing anxiety that affects our health and happiness.”...
“The mind fears what it doesn’t know, especially if the only information or exposure it receives is negative.” Des Moines, IA Most Americans’ understanding of Islamic...
“Media always gives a bad impression of Islamic religion. It might change, but right now, it paints a very negative picture.” New York, NY I believe...
