FAWAZ AND LATIF: Why World Hijab Day matters
(01/29/16 5:05am)
Life as a Muslim growing up in a post-9/11 society has been far from easy. Our religion has been co-opted by both radical terror groups and politicians alike, all of whom contribute to rhetoric that claims Islam is intrinsically opposed to Western values. Not only are we held responsible for the radical actions of a few, but we also bear the brunt of the hatred that lies in the aftermath.