Mays Street & Old Settlers Park
Justice and Equality
RECEIVED Tue., Feb. 3, 2015
Dear Editor,
Immigrating to the U.S. and attending one of its top universities, the University of Texas at Austin, was an enlightening experience for me. The label of an imposing super power is often associated with America in the rest of the world, yet the fact is that this country leads in its practices of justice and equality. The observance of Black History Month is a fine example. It not only signifies that the injustices done to African-Americans have not been forgotten, but it also brings hope to other minority groups, such as Muslims, in the U.S.
I am a practicing Muslim, and I can proudly say that Islam promotes the same values of justice and equality that should be the basis of an ideal society. Just as I learned to appreciate this beautiful country, Islam should not be labeled a terrorist religion without duly understanding it. The Prophet Muhammad said, “Even as the two fingers are equal, so are human beings equal one to another.”
Immigrating to the U.S. and attending one of its top universities, the University of Texas at Austin, was an enlightening experience for me. The label of an imposing super power is often associated with America in the rest of the world, yet the fact is that this country leads in its practices of justice and equality. The observance of Black History Month is a fine example. It not only signifies that the injustices done to African-Americans have not been forgotten, but it also brings hope to other minority groups, such as Muslims, in the U.S.
I am a practicing Muslim, and I can proudly say that Islam promotes the same values of justice and equality that should be the basis of an ideal society. Just as I learned to appreciate this beautiful country, Islam should not be labeled a terrorist religion without duly understanding it. The Prophet Muhammad said, “Even as the two fingers are equal, so are human beings equal one to another.”
Nadia Khalil
