Racism-Which country have you experianced it the most? how to handle it?

[Italianguy]

I used to be racist, then I met my very good friend who is from Iraq and I had to stop my racism.

I understand what you mean about not being attracted to white women though. It's the culture. We're Italians, we're olives, man! Italians have always been more open to women from around the world.

Ah, I can still remember my Nono saying to me "Oh, when you bring home a nice woman, I don't care where is she from, ahhh, just make sure she can cook and she is a nice woman!".

I am also Kurdish and Chilean.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! I am shedding a tear of happiness! You are Italian! È così grand'incontrarla l'amico! Lei parla l'italiano?

I am sooooo happy! Sono così felice! Finalmente un fratello italiano!

Do you live in America? This country is so lonley sometimes.imsad Even when your surrounded by people...you know what I mean? Italy is no so dark like this place..si`?

 

[Woodrow]

Racism is very international. It seems to be one of the favorite past times of us humans.

That does not justify it or make it acceptable. Us humans tend to hate that which we fear and we tend to fear people we do not understands.

 

[Italianguy]

Racism is very international. It seems to be one of the favorite past times of us humans.

That does not justify it or make it acceptable. Us humans tend to hate that which we fear and we tend to fear people we do not understands.

Very true uncle! How have you been by the way? I pray all is well.

 

[~Taalibah~]

Racism in Buffalo, NY. Racism in UK. Now some idiotic Francophones in Quebec, Canada are proposing to ban Niqab. I hope the sane Ontarians maintain their sanity.

uh-Huh. Thats bad news.

Racism is very international. It seems to be one of the favorite past times of us humans.

That does not justify it or make it acceptable. Us humans tend to hate that which we fear and we tend to fear people we do not understands.

That what my husband always says, but its difficult to manage it sometimes.:hmm:

 

[~Taalibah~]

I must admit I am quite surprised. I don't really know the history of Namibia but judging from South Africa's history I thought it was one of the worst in the world regarding racism :><:

I really hope your situation improves there sis. May Allah ease your affairs. Ameen :wub:

:wa:

Yes, there is racism in SA but all i know is thats its not like here, as far as experience goes.
In SA you can go to malls, shopping etc and at very least the shop staff will be courteous, whereas here even staff are not. We had to report once, to clicks that their staff was racist (call me a gangster^o)) n got an aplogy.

 

[theblackcloud]

Yes, there is racism in SA but all i know is thats its not like here, as far as experience goes.
In SA you can go to malls, shopping etc and at very least the shop staff will be courteous, whereas here even staff are not. We had to report once, to clicks that their staff was racist (call me a gangster^o)) n got an aplogy.

I've always assumed that Muslims in non western countries, some at least, get along with the nationals there because of a "us vs them" complex.

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles.

 

[theblackcloud]

Racism is very international. It seems to be one of the favorite past times of us humans.

That does not justify it or make it acceptable. Us humans tend to hate that which we fear and we tend to fear people we do not understands.

It's stupid though. If you're going to hate someone for their skin color, then it's just as rational to hate them for their hair or eye color and I don't have time for that kind of stuff.

 

[~Taalibah~]

If someone were racist to me, I would report it to the police as it is against the law.

I'm sorry to say, but the cops dont care. And i mean it.

I have had some experiences. When I lived in New York i saw my Nonna spat on by some people, she was 84 at the time, she is very dark Italian and they were cursing her and spitting on her . When my mother moved us to Virginia, I was jumped on my first day of school here, (rednecks) I was 13, and like 8 of them pushed me doen and kicked me in the headimsad They said I was a wop, greaseball, hybrid peice of %^&*! I am very dark, for an Italian, I am part Palestinian, I don't tell many people that around here.

My mother was spit on, and when my Nonno (grandfather) came through Ellis Island in NY, He was beaten and thrown in qaurantine for a week, while my Nonna (grandmother, at that time 17 years old) slept outside in the dirt, waiting for him with no foodimsad.

I am married to a south Indian woman, from Chennei. So as you could Immagine, it hasn't gotten any better. We get tons of stares....mainly from Indians!^o)....I just laugh;D....HAHA I got one of your Women!!;D We gona have little Italdian bambinos!;D


Racism sux! Just ignore them, at least they aren't beating you uphew Tell them you are the rich daughter of a Raja;D And you could buy Namibia;D

Ay thats bad man, May Allah Ta'aala reward you for what you went through and make me stronger! I ought to be greatful its not that bad at all.

 

[>Taalib<]

Racism is downright stupid and it stems from having pride. We need to live as we have been taught and think about the suffering of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) and his companoins. Definitely what difficulty we go through is nothing compared to what they went through.

Marrying a person of another Race is entirely upto the individual. Islam recognizes such a thing as Kufw (compatibilty between spouses)