Young Muslims Challenge Traditional Stereotypes
Young Muslims like Humaira Akram are using social media to show the Islamic culture’s younger side. “Gen Z Muslims have changed or progressed Muslim culture in today’s society by being more vocal, using their social media platforms to advocate for justice and being open-minded,” said Akram, a student at Brooklyn College in New York. Akram and others say they think many non-Muslims see violence and sexism as stereotypes. But younger Muslims are eager to move beyond that, she said. Sabina Hanan answers comments and questions about Islam and the Muslim culture on social media. This photo is from her Instagram account.“Theymore
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