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Living Islam

On Being with Krista Tippett

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The Importance of Being a Muslim

I think living in Seattle makes it easier to be Muslim. There are so many cultures here that you're allowed to be what you are. Mostly I worry for my daughter. I expect that teachers treat her differently after I walk into school for open house wearing Abayah and hijab. She chooses not to wear hijab. There's a lot to tell. There's never enough room to tell. Muslims are not just Arabs or pecs dannies. And I really wish the world could see us as we see us.

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