In this video, Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses several significant points following the Christchurch mosque shooting.
Islamophobia is a Real Threat
- The manifesto published by the terrorist reflects the rhetoric of far right politicians
- The massacre can reach any community even the most peaceful of places just as it did New Zealand
- In the last 18 months, 100 percent of mass shootings in the US are committed by the far right
- This mass shooter is not coming out of vacuum
How to Respond? Words and Actions
- Put trust in Allah; without faith we will not win any battle
- Understand where Islamophobia comes from (e.g. media and propaganda)
- Counter the claims, educate ourselves and others
- Take active role and demonstrating to people the reality of Islam