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Anti-Muslim hate groups are working overtime to dehumanize our American Muslim neighbors.

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Countering Hate Series

Animated educational videos that combat misinformation

Islamophobia Industry 3:36

Anti-Muslim hate groups spend over $30 million dollars to bear false witness against our American Muslim Neighbors. This increases violence against all minorities. They use fear to divide us and diminish the rights that protect each of us. Instead, let us uphold the vision of our nation of liberty and justice for all.

Islam and Peace 3:28

Islam calls people to promote peace. Even when someone harms us, Islam teaches, we are to respond to hate with love. Sadly, people of all wisdom traditions fail to live up to their teachings. Rejecting collective blame for the actions of a few, let us work together for a peaceful future based on mutual respect and compassion.

What is Shariah 3:01

Shariah is a term for Islamic teachings like caring for parents, feeding the hungry and obeying the law of the land in which you live. In the United States, this means obeying the US Constitution. Those who seek to “ban Shariah” are tearing down our constitutional rights. Standing for the rights of religious minorities is how we protect the rights we all enjoy.

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Islam and Other Religions 3:27

The United States was founded on the idea of religious freedom. In a similar way, the Prophet Mohammed taught that Muslims are to respect and actively protect rights of religious minorities. We are stronger as a nation when we protect the rights of all people to practice (or not) their wisdom tradition.

Islam and Women’s Rights 3:20

Meet #FactsOverFear founder Aneelah in this video about how Islam empowers women.

Islam granted a package of rights for women that was unparalleled for many centuries. The Prophet Mohammed appointed women to positions of leadership. Throughout history, Muslim women have served as scholars, jurists, businesswomen, activists, and even heads of state. Based on our common value of respect for women and all people, we can work together to bring the best from every person.

Webinar Series

Facts Over Fear: Standing With Our Muslim Neighbors
A five-part webinar series exposing misinformation promoted by the anti-Muslim industry and providing concrete steps to being an effective ally to American Muslims. This is for especially important as we prepare for the November election, because research shows Islamophobia spikes around elections, as politicians and pundits exploit anti-Muslim sentiment for political gain.

Join us to learn about the “Islamophobia Industry” — the network of groups that promote false information, conspiracy theories and a hateful narrative about Islam and Muslims, for political and financial gain.

Join us to learn about what Islam *actually* teaches about peace, rather than the misinformation and conspiracy theories promoted by anti-Muslim groups. This webinar will also feature special guest Rais Bhuiyan, who is Founder/President of World Without Hate. You’ll hear his powerful and inspiring personal experience with hate and forgiveness.

Join us to learn about what Islam *actually* teaches about women’s rights, rather than the misinformation promoted by anti-Muslim groups. The webinar will also feature special guests Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown and Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg who, with Aneelah, make up the “Daughters of Abraham” trio.

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Join us to learn about what “Shariah” actually is, rather than the misinformation promoted by anti-Muslim groups.

Join us to learn what Islam actually teaches about interaction and engagement with other religions, rather than the misinformation promoted by anti-Muslim groups.

Aneelah and Terry go over role play scenarios that you can use to practice countering anti-Muslim bigotry.

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Aneelah Afzali

Aneelah Afzali is Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network (AMEN) at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS). She is a graduate of Harvard Law School, who left her legal career 7 years ago to serve as an interfaith leader addressing the growing divide in our nation by building bridges of understanding and unity to advocate for justice together.

Rev. Terry Kyllo

The Rev. Terry Kyllo is the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding, and the founder of Neighbors in Faith, now a program with Paths to Understanding. Terry focuses his pastoral career to counter dehumanization against Muslims and all of God’s diverse and valued children.

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