CRITICAL THINKING
W
e are living in a time where
minorities are finally being validated after years of ridicule and social annexation.
We see different groups advocating for movements like Indigenous Rights, or Black Lives Matter (BLM), which is phenomenal after systematic racism has impacted these groups for years. But here lies the real question, as our people, those of the Islamic faith, run to support these movements, what are we doing from within our community?
Before I continue, I do want to
state that my views are in no way meant to discourage social activism, rather, I'd like us all to use the same enthusiasm to make a difference and start from within our communities. Whether we want to accept it or not, racism is deeply rooted in our commu-
By: Rahamatullah Siddique,
nities. Ask the average Muslim, “What
Vancouver, British Columbia
tion or racism?” you will get answers like:
does your faith say about discrimina-
“Racism is not Islamic!” (Continued on page 36)
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