Muslims and Terrosism - JH

Terrorism

I really can’t stand it anymore; I think I’ve finally had enough.

This is not the life I want for me or my family. It was today that I was walking through Heathrow Airport, eyes watching me as I travelled past different terminals. As I walked past, people whispered and tried to hide their stares but I’m too used to this behaviour now not to notice. It still hurts that just because I am Muslim, I am automatically a terrorist suspect.

As I stop for lunch with my family and put our bags to the side, I see a panicked look spread throughout the crowd, I really just want to say ‘get a life!’ but of course that would only make matters worse. I was sad at the beginning but then I got angry, especially because my children had to go through this with me. We just wanted to pass through the airport like any other family, excited to go on holiday but of course this is never to be. I really don’t think anyone knows how I feel?

The worst bit was when we went through security. The security guards seemed to put most of their efforts into searching me and my family. It is hard for me to get my head across why this happens.

There is so much stereotyping in today’s world, yes I know that Muslims have been terrorists, but that does not mean that every Muslim is. People judge me by what I look like and what I believe in, but my faith is very important to me and I would never change my beliefs.

I hope that when my children grow up they will not have to deal with this prejudice and discrimination; we are as human as anyone else.

I hope attitudes change soon

Syed  

JH