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| |  | Lessons about 9/11 often Provoke Harassment of Muslim Students By Dr. Amaarah DeCuir Another student told me: “9/11, every single year, is so awkward. The administrators would be like ‘On this fateful day, this happened’… then the Muslim jokes would come up, like ‘Don’t blow us up.’ When I was younger it bothered me, but now I’m just desensitized to it.” This article is republished with permission from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. |
| | | Parenting Tip Play a proactive role to ensure your child has the necessary skills to deflect and respond to Islamophobic hate and stereotyping. |
| |  | Advice for Teens about Responding to Islamophobia By Nargis Naqvi Middle and high school students in public schools face the most challenge from peers or teachers who negatively interact with them because they are Muslim. They are also in a good position to stand up for themselves and respond in a manner that opens a door for change. Share this advice with your teen so they are not caught off guard. Read more about it. |
| | | Inspiration “Learning takes place where students construct their knowledge by building experiences and connections around what they already know.” Dr. Amaarah DeCuir, American University professor of social justice, education, and leadership courses for undergraduate and graduate students. |
| |  | 20 Years of Hate, A Lifetime of Lessons By Wendy Diaz Americans are reminded never to forget the 9/11 attacks that brought down the twin towers in New York. Opening and reopening that wound allows the disease of hate to spread and infect even the youngest generations. Author Wendy Diaz recounts the difficulty of that time and also of counseling her children about the repercussions 20 years later. She chooses to reflect on Allah’s mercy and His promise that “with hardship comes ease,” and on a message of healing and hope. Get more details by reading further. |
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| The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, addressing all who have illnesses and disabilities, said, “No Muslim is pricked with a thorn, or anything larger than that, except that a reward will be recorded for him and a sin will be erased as a reward for that.“
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| |  | 9/11 Bullying – by my Teacher, Too? By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen School curriculum and teachers themselves may espouse derogatory or misinformation about 9/11 that connects Muslims and Islam in general to those notorious events. Muslim parents, students, and teachers can play a role in protecting children from insensitivity, hatred, and harassment and in teaching by example. |
| | | Parenting Stats American Muslim children are increasingly experiencing identity-based bullying and harassment. A report by the Council of American Islamic Relations on bullying of Muslim students in California found that: - 57% of Muslim students interviewed reported seeing offensive statements by other students about Muslims on social media
- 26% reported being victims of cyberbullying due to their faith
- 53% reported witnessing or experiencing being verbally bullied for being Muslim
- 19% report being physically harmed or harassed for being Muslim;
- 19% report seeing other students being physically harmed or harassed for being Muslim.
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| |  | Online Resources Bullying of Muslim Youth The Family & Youth Institute (FYI) reports that the bullying of American Muslim children and adolescents is on the rise and that, as a result, children can often feel misunderstand and isolated. Several factors such as a lack of accurate information about Islam and negative media depictions of Muslims play a significant role. Details from research studies lay out common themes, incident rates, and the detrimental impact on mental health, identify development, civic engagement, and academic achievement. Proactive steps are outlined for family members, schools, communities and policy makers. Seven Ways to Support Muslim Youth Facing Bullying The short video produced by FYI follows the plight of Jameelah, a confident middle schooler who has recently faced bullying at school. She doesn't know if she should tell her parents or teachers and is not sure what to do. How do you know if your child is being bullied? What is the percentage of bullying incidents against American Muslim youth? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Bullying Prevention Guide This comprehensive guide is designed to acquaint parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members with various aspects of bullying in schools. After identifying the prevalence and context which sets the stage for bullying of Muslim children and adolescents in public, private, and Islamic school settings, there is a section which deals with definitions, types, and impacts. Prevention strategies are directed toward children who have been bullied but also for children who are bullies themselves. Coping with 9/11 as a Young Adult Anyone identifiably Muslim joined the list of communities singled out amidst a rise in hate crimes, expansive national security and surveillance policies, and an overwhelming sense of otherness and being “Un-American.” The Muslim community experienced their religious identities come under attack similar to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Muslims of Mecca. This guide developed by the FYI provides practical steps to help young adults process emotions, educate others about those sentiments, recognize the impact of trauma on healthy identity development, and channel energy to support others as they cope with the trauma, too. |
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|  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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