American Muslim scholar Dr Yasir Qadhi gives pragmatic advice to Muslims about how they should deal with Islamophobia.
He says:
- Islamophobia is a test from Allah (SWT). Previous generations had it much worse than us.
- Those who criticise us feel threatened and we should put ourselves in their shoes. The average American is not cosmopolitan and is therefore susceptible to media brainwashing.
- Never give up on people, they can change.
- Islamophobia is a well-financed politically-driven industry.
- Muslims need to become more knowledgeable about their religion and present it well to others.
- Muslims also need to become more knowledgeable about the nature of terrorism and the true threat that its poses.
- You don’t have to defend anything happening in another country.
- Keep focused on your rights in America, not on talking about the Muslim world.
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