After 9/11 I suspect at airports Muslims were singled out more by airport security in case they might have bombs and other terror threats. What about in a shopping centre - do you think security pick on you more because you look Muslim (beard, Islamic dress, headscarf, ...), Arab, Asian, foreign... they assume you might steal so stalk you in the shop / mall / centre with CCTV cameras? I once entered a shop and a security guard appeared and stood next to the door because of hijaab I'm sure and he was busy on his walkie talkie! As I left I heard "she's going now". There are many Muslims who do steal, commit crimes (see our jails) but more I would say are non Muslims? It depends are you in a Muslim populated community in a non Muslim country. But security have a job to do so even if The Queen or the Pope were shopping they would still keep an eye on them just in case they try stealing!
What about other places - airport x-ray machines, immigration, Customs, Police, etc. What experiences have you had / heard from friends and family?
A programme once had a White American Christian "being Muslim" for 30 days. He grew a beard, wore Islamic style dress and a hat. At a US airport he was stopped and searched for the first time in his life!
What about other places - airport x-ray machines, immigration, Customs, Police, etc. What experiences have you had / heard from friends and family?
A programme once had a White American Christian "being Muslim" for 30 days. He grew a beard, wore Islamic style dress and a hat. At a US airport he was stopped and searched for the first time in his life!