Having many of my Muslim relatives in America, I’ve heard stories of them being discriminated against on basis of their religion. Stories of being verbally abused for wearing the hijaab, or for supporting a beard or for just for being a Muslim in itself.

Though sort of unrelated, when me and my family visited England, we were treated with racist slurs as well. “Bloody Pakis”, yeah I remember that.

Till today, I had only heard, but now with this experiment by ABC (very old experiment though, I just found it today), it’s all very clear. Seeing discrimination in action is just very disappointing. :/

You go ahead and watch the video after the jump.

Far and Few

Two people (who wish not to be named) tell us that this is no longer the case. They say that attacks on Muslims on basis of discrimination today are far and few. That feels great to hear.

But yes, here’s how it worked out for Muslims in America some time ago. Don’t take this as being the current situation in America though. Things have changed dramatically since 9/11.

Shameful, don’t you think? And to think that WE were and are stereotyped as being the jaahils.

A very moving video. I welled up a bit. Not that because I’m girly but because I could relate with the lady.

Certainly a must share {look at that Facebook Share button on the top left!}