Young Muslims in B.C., devastated by the terrorist attack in New Zealand, say work needs to be done to combat Islamophobia here and abroad.
Video filmed by the terrorist during the attack is still being reposted despite efforts to take it down. Sheikh urges people not to view or share the video out of respect for the victims and those grieving. “They do play a crucial role in activating these thoughts into people,” he said. “We need to be careful.”
Last month, the inaugural Open Mosque Day B.C. was held across the province, but Asin wants people who have questions about Islam to know they are welcome any day of the year. Yusuf said a first step in correcting this is diversifying one’s social circle. It is OK to ask people questions to learn more about them and their experiences, she said.
She also views preventive justice as a crucial element in combating Islamophobic attacks, specifically. At a Friday prayer service held outside the Vancouver Public Library, police officers stood watch over congregants.
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