Muslims Hand Out Roses in US
The move was aimed at promoting unity and peace and show that Islam is a religion of love, according to Press TV.
Young Muslim activists in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., made the move as part of efforts to counter Islamophobia and spread Islam’s message of peace and love.
Passersby in front of one of the US capital’s busiest subway stations had the chance to receive a rose from a Muslim lady with a card attached to it, reading a hadith from revered Muslim figures, including Imam Ali (AS), showing Islam’s insistence on equality of people.
Including quotes from Muslim holy book, the Quran, and hadiths from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the cards and flowers attracted the attention of many non-Muslims.
Such moves aim to prevent further spread of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiments, which have long existed in the US but have been exacerbated due to racist rhetoric during the 2016 US election campaign.
