WAYNE COUNTY

Area Muslims on dealing with prejudice and fears of radicalization

Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk gives a lesson after prayers at the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren on June 14, 2016. In an interview, he said, "Who can peek into the hearts of people and see what they are going to do? We don't know."
Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk gives a lesson after prayers at the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren on June 14, 2016. In an interview, he said, "Who can peek into the hearts of people and see what they are going to do? We don't know."
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sayed Khan, 21, left, talks with Dr. Mohannad Hakeem after Hakeem's lecture on the "true meaning of jihad," which he explained means "struggle," during a meeting of the local chapter of the Islamic Organization of North America Youth of Ummah group at Bridge Academy in Hamtramck on June 12, 2016. Hakeem urged the young people in attendance to turn away from drugs, bad people, and temptations.
Sayed Khan, 21, left, talks with Dr. Mohannad Hakeem after Hakeem's lecture on the "true meaning of jihad," which he explained means "struggle," during a meeting of the local chapter of the Islamic Organization of North America Youth of Ummah group at Bridge Academy in Hamtramck on June 12, 2016. Hakeem urged the young people in attendance to turn away from drugs, bad people, and temptations.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Dr. Mohannad Hakeem gives a lecture in Hamtramck on the "true meaning of jihad." Metro Detroit Muslims say it's difficult to know if someone has self-radicalized or taken on extreme views, particularly if they are loners communicating heavily through social media.
Dr. Mohannad Hakeem gives a lecture in Hamtramck on the "true meaning of jihad." Metro Detroit Muslims say it's difficult to know if someone has self-radicalized or taken on extreme views, particularly if they are loners communicating heavily through social media.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Young men listen to Dr. Mohannad Hakeem's lecture. Metro Detroit Muslims say they are sensitive to concerns their children, friends or relatives may become radicalized. It's not a widespread fear, but they acknowledge a select few might get lured to it as some Americans stereotype them in the wake of the Orlando shootings or the terrorist attack late last year in San Bernadino, California.
Young men listen to Dr. Mohannad Hakeem's lecture. Metro Detroit Muslims say they are sensitive to concerns their children, friends or relatives may become radicalized. It's not a widespread fear, but they acknowledge a select few might get lured to it as some Americans stereotype them in the wake of the Orlando shootings or the terrorist attack late last year in San Bernadino, California.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Bissan Harb, a business owner, mother of two boys and a Lebanese Muslim, said, "I can teach my sons not to hate, but you don't know what other parents are teaching."
Bissan Harb, a business owner, mother of two boys and a Lebanese Muslim, said, "I can teach my sons not to hate, but you don't know what other parents are teaching."
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Neda Mohie El-Deen of Dearborn was stunned Monday afternoon when a middle-aged white man verbally accosted her in the parking lot at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills. He called her a terrorist and said, "I can't wait for Trump to come to power and deport you and your kind."
Neda Mohie El-Deen of Dearborn was stunned Monday afternoon when a middle-aged white man verbally accosted her in the parking lot at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills. He called her a terrorist and said, "I can't wait for Trump to come to power and deport you and your kind."
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Shaima Kassim, 17, left, and Zinab Hussain, 12, listen to Dr. Hakeem's lecture. Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk, the leader of the Islamic Organization of North America mosque in Warren, said his congregation does a thorough job of educating youth and others about Muslim discrimination and how to deal with it.
Shaima Kassim, 17, left, and Zinab Hussain, 12, listen to Dr. Hakeem's lecture. Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk, the leader of the Islamic Organization of North America mosque in Warren, said his congregation does a thorough job of educating youth and others about Muslim discrimination and how to deal with it.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Syed Mohsin, 26, center, raises his hand during the question and answer part of Dr. Hakeem's lecture.
Syed Mohsin, 26, center, raises his hand during the question and answer part of Dr. Hakeem's lecture.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Wafa Siddique, 20, center, laughs at one of Dr. Hakeem's jokes during the lecture.
Wafa Siddique, 20, center, laughs at one of Dr. Hakeem's jokes during the lecture.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Following the lecture, Mubin Ahmed, 20, left, talks with Mahfuz Haq, 17, who says he has memorized the Quran and claims the designation "Hafidh."
Following the lecture, Mubin Ahmed, 20, left, talks with Mahfuz Haq, 17, who says he has memorized the Quran and claims the designation "Hafidh."
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News