Worried About the Future of Islam This Ramadan

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[Editor's Note: Muslims around the world began celebrating the month of Ramadan Sunday at sundown. Along with fasting, prayer, and acts of charity, Wood Turtle is also worried about the future of Islam in America. --Grace]

My heart and mind feel heavy and I’ve started to seriously worry about the future of the Muslim community. Every day there’s yet another story illustrating a near-global movement to isolate, ostracise and condemn Muslims.

Belgium just banned the burqa and it’s so normal now, that protests against the ban went over with barely a peep from English media. This week, Rep. Peter King is holding his third congressional hearings on the radicalisation of Muslims in America – this time focusing on Somali Americans.

Read on at Wood Turtle to find out how she's dealing with anti-Muslim sentiment.

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