What it's like to be a Muslim in America | Dalia Mogahed

When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: A woman of faith? A scholar, a mom, a sister? Or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time, to fight negative perceptions of her faith in the media -- and to choose empathy over prejudice.

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[washikfarhanarman]

“I am Muslim,
Islam is Perfect but I am not. If I make a mistake blame it on me, not on my religion.”

[TinRapper]

I feel sorry for the people who just disliked and left. They missed their chance of escaping their own mind prison. I'm so grateful that I've found this talk. Thank you to all involved.

[Khenshaw]

May Allah(SWT) grant this woman to Jannah.

[AishaRosalie]

Dalia Mogahed is one of the best speakers! She is such an inspiration!

[Sarajune]

I said Bismillah before reading the comments :) Alhamdullilah they are good :)

[veillearc]

I used to teach in a small town where mostly the inhabitants were Chatolics/Christian believers. So I was the only Muslim in the school. None of my students were Muslim ofc. However, the students were really friendly and respectful. Before my contract was over, I had asked my students to write a letter for me. I still remember, one of the letters made me shocked. My student wrote that initially she hated all Muslims to the core after watching the anti-Muslim propaganda from the media like television, radio, or even internet. But after she knew me, she had had a change of heart. She said she loved me because I treated my students equally and not being bad to them. Well you see, it's just because of misconception about Muslim. What a certain group did could not be the representative for the whole group, right?

[philine]

I'm German and we watched your Ted Talk in our English class today as we are currently talking about racism & islamphobia in America and I have to say, I was truly touched by your talk! I'm really thankful that we get to talk about such important issues in class and that we get to discuss them and listen to strong female voices sharing their experiences! :D

[pedroms]

One of the most powerful TEDs I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing this message of love and respect. As a Christian, I would definitely be among those who supported your people in your hard times.

[RavenUntamed]

Beautiful brought me to tears. I took my shahada today, I'm now a Muslim.

[divya]

"As a muslim, as a mother, as a HUMAN BEING...."❤

[whydontyourecognize]

Her speech is amazing. I’m a Muslim, too ♡

[iceteassama]

I'm a proud Muslim and I'm touched by your awesome speech, I hope you and everyone reading this comment is doing alright!

[briannahughes]

This gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this TED talk.

[asjfkd]

i am A catholic and i HIGHLY RESPECT muslim! i love them.

[zaibakhan]

Proud to be a muslim and those who are muslim

[jessielove]

I'm proud and lucky to be a Muslim 💕💕💕

[balkisibrahim]

She's the great example of the strong independent muslim woman around the world 💘

[dumbdude]

Yeah she's wearing a hijab, full sleeved clothes and yet look how beautiful she is looking. We don't need short exposing clothes to highlight our beauty

[IrshadAhmad-koyu]

I want to say proudly" I am Muslim"

[zghani]

Sister Dalia is an eloquent speaker, Mash'Allah! May Allah bless you and your family for such a wonderful and perhaps, the BEST TED Talk EVER!