For MUSLIMS:Can you tell me some of your experiences with racial discrimination?

Question

Tell me the difference before and after 9/11

Im black btw

Be honest and give details.

Answer 1

Im a muslim . In islam everyone is equal.....

There are various types of brotherhoods - brotherhood based on blood relations, brotherhood based on regional affiliations, or brotherhood on the basis of race, caste, creeds, ideology, etc. But all these types of brotherhood are limited in their scope, coverage and benefits.

Islam, on the other hand, prescribes Universal Brotherhood. It rejects the thought that human beings have been created in castes or in different levels. In the Glorious Qur’an, in Surah Hujurat, Chapter No. 49, Verse No. 13, Allah (SWT) describes the Islamic concept of Universal Brotherhood:

‘O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most Righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).

This Verse of the Glorious Qur’an indicates that the whole human race originated from a single pair of male and female. All humans have common great-grandparents and ancestors.

Further, Allah (swt) says that he has made nations and tribes, so that humans can recognize each other, and not so that they may despise each other and fight amongst themselves.

This verse also clarifies that the criteria for judgment in the sight of Allah (swt) does not depend on caste, colour, creed, gender or wealth, but on Taqwa - God consciousness, piety and righteousness. Anyone who is righteous, pious and God-conscious, is honoured in the sight of Allah (swt).

Further it is stated in the Glorious Qur’an in Surah Ar-Rum verse. 22, that:

‘And among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages, and your colours: Verily in that are signs for those who know.’

These variations in colour and language are not for the purpose of creating animosity or differences between groups of humans. Every language on earth has its own beauty and significance.

A foreign language may sound strange and funny to you, but it sounds sweet to those for whom it is the mother tongue.

Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an, in Surah Israa, Ch. 17, Verse 70:

‘We have honoured the sons of Adam’

Allah does not say that He has honoured only the Arabs or the Americans or a particular race. He states that He has honoured all the children of Adam, irrespective of race, caste, colour, creed or gender.  

Answer 2

the most discrimination ive come accross is only throught the internet, and i could care less what people say on the net....not too much happend in life other than a saying of "go back to ur country"

but people who hate all Muslims are obviously ignorants cause these terrorists are going completely against all Islamic rules and laws so they do not represent Islam at all

Answer 3

I think I see more discrimination within the muslims. Which I don't understand, Allah knows best. If you are referring to non-muslims, I wasn't muslim before 9/11 but I know comparing to before I converted, alot of people say they aren't against muslims but their words and actions say different. Example: I was leaving the grocery one day and  the parking lot had arrows to follow cause the lanes were small, so I turned down one lane following the arrows. Well, a older lady came down the same lane from the other direction but it was very little room, so I tried to move to the side to let her by and when she got beside me she rolled the window down and said "Your in america now, you have to learn how to drive." I was so upset. I was born and raised in America. I don't look foreign the least bit. And she was the one in the wrong. But, Alhumdulillah.

Answer 4

Well islam isn't a race but I know what you mean. But I haven't started wearing hijab yet so many people dont know I'm muslim.  I'm planning to start wearing it when I go to college. I'm a convert and have native american ancestry if anyone is ignorant enough to tell me to go back to my country I'll tell them to get out of mine.

Answer 5

Islam is a race ? Can I redefine words to fit my agenda too? How about I start with redefining 'Muslim' to mean 'terrorist' ? Oh ? Is that wrong ? Then maybe we should start by leaving the language alone. I used to defend Islam as harmless UNTIL I actually learned something about it. Then I wanted to go back to believing it was harmless. So I looked for a reason to trust it as just another kooky religion. I couldn't find one that was honest . So now I've made my decision: Islam is a menace and Muslims aren't to be trusted.