This woman literally said that it's not a Muslim's job to intergrate into Western culture
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Women's March Organizer Linda Sarsour Spoke of 'Jihad.' But She Wasn't Talking About Violence
A Muslim activist is under attack because her critics don’t know what “jihad” actually means
The special Olympics are obviously back on, and these idiots will win gold for mental gymnastics.
Time
Women's March Organizer Linda Sarsour Spoke of 'Jihad.' But She Wasn't Talking About Violence
SalonLinda Sarsour, an organizer of the Women’s March, drew criticism over a speech she gave at the Islamic Society of North America convention over the weekend after some misunderstood her use of the word "jihad."
In her speech, Sarsour talked about protecting the Muslim community and the need for Muslims to defend themselves against the Trump administration, which many view as overtly hostile to Muslims and other minority groups.
Some interpreted her used of the “jihad,” which means “to struggle”, as a call for violence. The word has many uses in the Islamic faith, but has been used by terrorists such as ISIS and often is translated as “holy war.”
A Muslim activist is under attack because her critics don’t know what “jihad” actually means
Conservatives are lashing out at Muslim activist Linda Sarsour because they don’t understand what the word “jihad” means.
In a speech before the Islamic Society of North America last weekend, Sarsour discussed standing up to President Donald Trump as a form of “jihad.” according to Time. “Jihad” means “to struggle,” not to declare war on.
After quoting Mohammad as saying that “a word of truth in front of a tyrant ruler or leader, that is the best form of jihad,” Sarsour went on to argue, “I hope that when we stand up to those who oppress our communities, that Allah accepts from us that as a form of jihad.”
She then added that socially conscious Muslims “are struggling against tyrants and rulers not only abroad in the Middle East or the other side of the world, but here in the United States of America, where you have fascists and white supremacists and Islamophobes reigning in the White House.”
The special Olympics are obviously back on, and these idiots will win gold for mental gymnastics.