In what way were muslims affected by 9/11?
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we were scared because people don't have any idea of what Islam is and who are those terrorism are. \n\npeople don't know that those terrisist attacked Muslims country first before attacking Trade world center. in Egypt they were fighting terrorism. \n\nthe problem is many Americans do not really know too much about what's going on around the world. they have no clue of who are those people are. they think they are Muslims.... but before 9/11 Muslims were suffering of them. and even many people though that those terrorists were working for Israel to destroy them. \n\nand when 9/11 happend. Muslims were scared of people reaction. because people just don't know .
766897
In this forum I would say at the begining non-muslims really really pound on me because of the hijab avatar. I would say now and then strangers, never Muslims though. \n\nThanks! Great question!
1028549
Islam is the reason for 9-11. Convert or die. World War III has begun, and it will be a religious war. Who started it? The followers of Islam. They've been at it since Mohammed walked out of the desert (oops! I said his name. I won't be beheaded will I?). \n\nSigned; Infidel for Life.
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Well, I visited France for about a month (visiting a former roommate).  I thought it was quite interesting.  More than just a different perspective on French culture, I found that it induced me to view my own (via tourists) in a very different way.  The WTC attacks happened while I was there, and I think that is one of the reasons why I have a somewhat different perspective on terrorism and Islam than most Americans...
1054618
For alot of people innocence died on 9/11.People realized terrorism effects all of us,no matter where we live.
1113025
I agree with you totally. But to answer your question seriously ... Muslims have been in the U.S. for some time. But, because they minded their own business, worked hard, didn't evangelize, and basically just lived quiet peaceful lives (just as their religion teaches them to) no one noticed them much or paid that much attention. Then came 9-11. Islamic terrorists. Because of the actions of a handful of mislead fundamentalist fanatics people who new nothing of Islam judged ALL Muslims based on that. Now, good people, good Muslims, suffer the political and cultural fall-out brought about by 9-11. So now some folks have a new scape goat. Communist Russia fell. The news media and the politicians and the religious right (another group of fundamentalist fanatics) needed another villain. Currently its Islam and Muslims. They use the hate and bigotry they stir up to keep people occupied. That way folks don't raise a fuss about REAL issues. The environment, health care, etc. Its easier to bash others in ignorance than it is to honestly think and work on REAL issues. Know what I mean? ~ Peace & Blessings ~
817225
The root cause? 9-11. It angered the most powerful nation in the world.
1096005
I say a bumper sticker somewhere that said...\n\n"I learned all I need to know about Islam on 9/11"\n\nI thought it was very harsh but it was truth.
1017495
Not all of us hate the Saudi people. There's a "backlash" effect from the 9/11 tragedy. It's sadly, the result of ignorance about the Islamic faith. Most don't realize that terrorists are to muslims as the KKK is to christianity.
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September 11, 2011\n\nThe September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11 [1]) were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States of America carried out on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.\n\nThat morning, nineteen men affiliated with al-Qaeda[2][3] hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The attackers crashed two planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into each tower, causing the collapse of both towers within two hours. Hijackers of the third aircraft crashed that plane into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. Passengers on the fourth hijacked aircraft attempted to retake control of their plane from the hijackers; that plane crashed into a field in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Approximately 3,000 people died in these terrorist attacks.\n\nThe attacks began with the hijacking of four commercial airliners. With jet fuel capacities of nearly 24,000 U.S. gallons (91,000 litres),[4] each aircraft effectively became a flying incendiary bomb. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north side of the north tower of the World Trade Center (WTC) at 8:46:30 a.m. local time (12:46:40 UTC). At 9:02:59 a.m. local time (13:03:11 UTC), United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the south tower, an event covered live by television broadcasters who had their cameras trained on the North Tower. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37:46 a.m. local time (13:37:46 UTC). The fourth hijacked plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in a field in southwest Pennsylvania, at 10:03:11 a.m. local time (14:03:11 UTC), with parts and debris found up to eight miles away. The crash in Pennsylvania is believed to have resulted from the hijackers either deliberately crashing the aircraft or losing control of it as they fought with the passengers. No one survived in any of the hijacked aircraft.[5]\n\nThe fatalities were in the thousands: 265 on the four planes; 2,595, including 343 New York City firefighters, 23 NYPD police officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers, in the towers and on the ground; and 125 civilians and military personnel at the Pentagon. At least 2,986 people were killed in total. In addition to the 110-floor Twin Towers of the World Trade Center itself, five other buildings at the WTC site, including WTC building 7, and four subway stations were destroyed or badly damaged. In total, on Manhattan Island, 25 buildings were damaged. Communications equipment such as broadcast radio, television and two-way radio antenna towers were damaged beyond repair. In Arlington County, a portion of the Pentagon was severely damaged by fire and one section of the building collapsed.[6]\n\nSome passengers and crew members were able to make phone calls from the hijacked flights. They reported that multiple hijackers were aboard each plane. A total of 19 were later identified by the FBI, four on United 93 and five each on the other three flights.\n\nFor a short period, the precise identity of the 19 hijackers was uncertain. For example, the BBC reported 14 days after the attack that 4 of the 19 were alive based upon the initial identification supplied by the FBI.[7]\n\nThe hijackers reportedly took control of the aircraft by using box-cutter knives to kill flight attendants and at least one pilot or passenger. The 9/11 Commission could only establish that two of the hijackers had recently purchased Leatherman multi-function hand tools,[8] but some form of noxious chemical spray, such as tear gas or pepper spray, was reported to have been used on American 11 and United 175 to keep passengers out of the first-class cabin. Bomb threats were made on three of the aircraft, but not on American 77.
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Do not forget, God gave humans free will.  If God controlled all our thoughts and actions, life would not be worth living.  And do not forget how many good things come from bad events.  9/11 is a good example.  Thousands of people tragically died, but, if you remember, the days after this attack made America closer.  So many different people came together and proclaimed themselves all Americans.  Also, God told us that he will never give us something that we cannot handle and he said that he will always be there walking with us.  Remember, death is not the end, it is the beginning.  Trust in Jesus, you will be ok.
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The muslim-extremists declared a war against the United States well before 9/11.  They found a weakness in how we live our lives here in the US and exploited that weakness to attack and kill civilians in what they feel was a justified military attack.  There was no peace prior to these attacks, there was only a period of time BETWEEN similar attacks.  Attacks on the embassies in Africa, the attack on the USS Cole and several other attacks on US interests around the world were not viewed as real attacks to many people because they were not on US soil.
172001
Well i think you have to specify which World trade center you are asking about. So many of them were taken out, so be a little clearer.
497389
I think it is a shame that people of ignorance judge other people because of a horrible act. People should not judge Muslims by the people who committed the horrible crimes of September 11th.
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Unfortunately more and more often, Islam has been associated with terrorism and violence due to the actions of a few extreme individuals who’ve taken it upon themselves to do the most heinous crimes in the name of Islam. \n  \n   Tragic events such as the attack on the twin towers in New York, the bombings of Bali, Madrid and London are assumed to be justified by Islam in the minds of some people. This idea has been fueled further by many media channels which defame Islam by portraying these bombers as ‘Islamists’ or ‘Jihadists’, as though they were sanctioned by Islam, or had any legitimate spokemenship on behalf of Muslims. The actions of a few fanatical individuals who happen to have Muslim names or ascribe themselves to the Muslim faith should not be a yardstick by which Islam is judged. For the same reason, that one would not do justice to Christianity if it where perceived as sanctioning the genocide of the Native Americans, the atrocities of world war II or the bombings of the IRA. \n\nTo understand Islam’s stance on terrorism, one must refer to its original sources, the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him,which are explicit in their prohibition of any form of injustice including that of wanton violence which seeks to instill fear, injury or death to civilians.  \n\nThe Quran turns our attention to the high value of human life, whether it is Muslim or Non-Muslim and makes it absolutely forbidden to take an innocent life unjustly.  The gravity of such a crime is equated, in the Quran, with the killing of all humanity. \n\n“On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land.” ( 5:32 ) \n\nNot only is human life sacred in Islam but the property, wealth, family and dignity of all individuals in society are to be respected and protected.  Those who transgress these rights and sow fasad (corruption) as the Quran describes it, incur the wrath of Allah. \n\n"…and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters " (28:77) \n\nLikewise in another verse \n\n“The blame is only against those who oppress men and wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a penalty grievous” (42:42) \n\nIslam goes further than just prohibiting oppression and safeguarding rights, it commands its faithful to deal kindly and compassionately to all those who seek to live in peace and harmony\n\n"Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for your faith, nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: For Allah loves those who are just" (60:8) \n\nIn times of war and conflict, where enmity can obstruct an individual’s judgement to act morally, Islam commands that justice be upheld even towards one’s enemies. \n\n"O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do" (5:8) \n\nCenturies before the Geneva Convention was drawn up, Muslims were bound by a code of conduct which the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, set.  He forbade the killing of women, children and elderly in war. In an authentic narration the Prophet (pbuh) warned that he who kills anyone who has a covenant of peace with the Muslims will not smell the scent of Paradise. In fact, he taught that justice is not only to humans but must be shown to animals and all living things.  In a narration the Prophet
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Unfortunately, yes.\n\nWe've cracked down on security, so it will be harder.  The terrorists know this, so their attack will be even more devestation than 9/11, I seriously fear.
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No. Some of it is true, like 9/11. You can't deny that that has happened. But I spent many years in Turkey, which is 98.8% Muslim & the people were lovely.