"Stereotypes, oftentimes, are born from ignorance. If you want to eliminate ignorance, use education."

"ا إِكْرَاهَ فِي الدِّينِ"

(Al-Baqara : 256)

"There is no compulsion in faith"

Muhammad Ibrahim Qureshi, a mufti (Islamic jurist) and imam (prayer leader), speaks about his encounters with stereotypes of violence and Muhammad Ibrahim Qureshi, a mufti (Islamic jurist) and imam (prayer leader), speaks up about his encounters with stereotypes of violence and terrorism in his daily life and airports. Here, we ask how he believes the 9/11 attacks and ISIS shaped people's perspectives on Muslims.

In an eye-opening account, he teaches us how to combat stereotypes with education and discussion. He also reveals what being a Muslim means to him, especially a Muslim in the USA.