‘Radical Muslims’ clothing line attempts to shatter stereotypes

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http://www.religionnews.com/2015/04/13/radical-muslims-clothing-line-attempts-to-shatter-stereotypes/

Ken Chitwood | April 13, 2015 |


Model Firman Nazirulhasif wears Boston-based Munir Hassan’s clothing line. Hassan has created an entire line of stereotype-shattering clothing for American Muslims. Photo courtesy of Mohammad Izzraimy, Izzraimy.com

(RNS) Radical Muslims. The phrase elicits images of ISIS militants and terror in the desert, perhaps grainy YouTube videos, Kalashnikovs and raised fists.

What about a man in an ankle-length garment and cotton headscarf carving the air with his skateboard?

Is that a radical Muslim?

Along with shirts bearing the “Radical Muslims” image and a Nike-like swoosh saying “Just Dua It” (dua being nonobligatory Muslim prayer, or supplications), Boston-based Munir Hassan has created an entire line of stereotype-shattering clothing for American Muslims.

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