Omar Suleiman

Live your life, because at the end of the day,

The goal that is sought through intimidation is silence.

And so we have to carry ourselves as proud American Muslims.

We don't have to impress anyone.

And we don't need to relinquish an iota of our faith

to coexist with anyone.

We are satisfied with who we are.

We don't see a contradiction between our place of residence and our religion, our nationality, our religion.

We don't see that as a problem, right?

So that's something for them to work out, not for you to work out.

That's what I would tell young Muslims that continue to live your faith fully and demonstrate the beauty of it and do not let the ugliness of the world consume you.

The Quran says, respond to that which is evil with that which is better.

And you will find that sometimes your enemy will become your close friend.

So respond with that which is better.

Doesn't mean be passive.

Sometimes there needs to be a demonstration of strength.

Sometimes there needs to be a demonstration of ignoring a people altogether.

But ultimately you can't let the way people treat you shape who you're going to be in the world.

And so that's why I say we have to look beyond the guns and the roses.

We have to look beyond