First, George Zimmerman, in an act of self-defense shot Trayvon Martin for being “suspicious”. Second, a police officer choked Eric Garner to death for allegedly selling loose untaxed cigarettes. Third, a Ferguson police officer shot Michael Brown, an unarmed teenager. This is racism at its extreme. African Americans shot and tortured to death. Is this what American values are about? It is about time that we look at history, and not make the mistake of repeating it.
The color of our skin does not reflect the value of one’s life. It is how God made us and God’s creation is perfect. Although, racism is becoming popular, not everyone supports it. In fact, Islam is one religion that fosters love and affection, human togetherness and tolerance for others who are different from us. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) once stated, “A white person is not superior to a black person, nor a black is superior to a white. The most honorable among you in the sight of God is the one who is the most righteous.” In God’s eyes, we are all equal. Now it is time to become equal in each other’s eyes. As an old proverb says, “all men make mistakes, only the fools repeat them”.
