The Muslim community is once again under attack in the United States, this time in the wake of an alleged foiled attack in Garland, Texas on an event by Islamophobe and a designated hate group leader Pamela Geller. Here are some talking points you and your organization can use.
Although you have done nothing wrong, in an Islamophobic environment where 59% of our neighbors hold a negative opinion of Islam and Muslims, Islamophobes will be enjoying their non-stop commentary to continue to blame Muslims.
Muslims are asked about women in Islam almost as much as terrorism. Sadly, a number of brothers make the problem worse without realizing it. Here are some suggested tips for brothers talking about women in Islam.
While Muslims love and deeply respect Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, others regularly heap abuse on him in ways that are very painful for Muslims to bear. This requires patience and fortitude.
Islamophobia like other forms of racism and religious or ethnic intolerance, is not the problem of its victims It is a societal problem. Unless we as a nation speak out against it, educate others about it, and fight, it will continue to perpetuate.