TED: What it's like to be Muslim in America | Dalia Mogahed

The speaker shares her experiences as a Muslim woman, discussing identity, the impact of 9/11, and the challenges of Islamophobia. She highlights the importance of community in preventing radicalization and the broader societal effects of fear and prejudice. The talk concludes with a call for solidarity and understanding.

What choice did the speaker make at 17 that surprised her feminist friends?

• She moved to a new country.

• She chose to wear the hijab.

• She started a fitness journey.

• She decided to become an engineer.

How did the speaker feel immediately after the 9/11 attacks?

• She was excited about moving to a new city.

• She was indifferent to the events.

• She felt afraid and suspicious.

• She felt proud of her identity.

According to the speaker, where does radicalization typically occur?

• In mosques during prayers.

• In public gatherings.

• In schools and universities.

• In basements or bedrooms in front of a computer.

What is the speaker's view on closing mosques to prevent terrorism?

• It will only free up parking spots.

• It will increase community engagement.

• It will significantly reduce terrorism.

• It will help in radicalizing more people.

What does the speaker suggest is the wrong question regarding Muslims in America?

• Whether Muslims are a vital organ or a tumor.

• Whether Muslims should be allowed to vote.

• Whether Muslims should be allowed to travel.

• Whether Muslims can be trusted in public office.

What effect does consuming fear have on society, according to the speaker?

• It reduces prejudice.

• It encourages diversity.

• It increases acceptance of authoritarianism.

• It promotes free thought.

When did anti-Muslim sentiment spike between 2001 and 2013?

• During natural disasters.

• During economic recessions.

• During the Iraq war and election cycles.

• During major terrorist attacks.

What was the speaker's decision after 9/11 regarding attending the mosque?

• She chose to attend the mosque.

• She decided to stay home.

• She stopped practicing her faith.

• She moved to another country.

What did the speaker find upon entering the mosque after 9/11?

• There were protests outside the mosque.

• The mosque was full of people from various faiths.

• The mosque was empty.

• The mosque was closed.

How does the speaker describe her own story in relation to other Muslims?

• As a story of failure.

• As an exception to the rule.

• As a unique and rare case.

• As completely ordinary and not unusual.