http://www.soundvision.com/article/47-safety-tips-for-muslim-women Muslims and their institutions have already been facing increased hostility, hate, and attacks in the wake of the February 10, 2015 murders of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Since then, an Islamic institute in Houston has been torched in what local law enforcement is suspecting is arson, a number of Muslims have been harassed while driving, and hate online is being whipped up, even amid the messages and vigils in support of American Muslims.
This is nothing new, especially for Muslims who have lived through Gulf Wars I and II, the Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11, as well as any other attacks relating to Muslims and/or Muslim countries. Backlash and hate have become expected in these circumstances. However, what is new is the social media component. Hate online is something that was not as prevalent after 9/11. And it is the key ingredient in worsening Islamophobia today. Women in Hijab are at most risk. Given these extraordinary circumstances, we are offering these updated safety tips. We first issued them immediately after the 9/11 attacks. However, we have enhanced them based on our current circumstances. Please share widely. May Allah protect all from harm regardless of their religious, racial, or ethnic background. Your phone can save your life
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