2016 has been an eventful year, a year filled
with accomplishments and disappointments.
What stood out the most is this shift in political
rhetoric, where it has become more direct,
but certainly not progressive. Our outward and
inward identity came under question - Is the
Islamic headcover ‘hijab’ oppressive?” “Does
Islam promote violence?” Definitely not, and
because of changes and major problems in
international relations, the Muslim community
across the globe is persistently challenged
by the mainstream media and politics. In spite
of the challenges we face, our deen (religion)
teaches us how to deal with fear, hatred and
prejudice.
