Moroccans in America
With the tragedy of the 9/11 the lives of many would never be the same. This unforgettable day would bring race against race, religions against religions. Muslims, and people of Arabic origin would be considered dangerous, and a threat to American soil. People would become suspicious of most foreigners, assuming all Muslims, and Arabs were plotting to strike again.
People out of fear have become unkind, and aggressive towards all people who come from an Arabic country. The American Community Survey, the U.S. Census Bureau reported there were close to 1.8 million Arab Americans living within the United States, an approximately 47% increase in population size from 2000. Some believe, moreover, that this dramatically undercuts the population (Intelligence, 2006). According to the Arab American Institute, for instance, the number of Arab-Americans is increasing …show more content…
He explained to me the difference between him, and the ones we hear about on the news, correcting me on what I presumed about them. There are some Muslims that are extremist and do not tolerate anyone who is not a Muslim. They will use any means necessary to convert you to their version of the “Qur’an”. But the Majority of Muslims that live by the Qur’an, who understand the true interpretation of the scripture live a simple life, and are respectful of all people and their religions. I have learned the word "Islam" means peace and submission. Peace means to be at peace with yourself and your surroundings. Submission means to submit to the Will of God. A broader meaning of the word "Islam," is to achieve peace by submitting to the Will of God. Rani believes in God (Allah), and Jesus, but believes Jesus was just a prophet like Mohammed. It is strange that one who does not live for Jesus he has a lot of his attributes. I told him that once, and he was honored, he understands what Jesus means to me (Athar,