Being A Muslim Woman In America 🇺🇸 

I’d love to see you interview the younger generation like teenagers and college students from the same community!

Thank you Rola and Peter ❤️ I’m a Muslim woman raised in Australia, I was blessed to wear hijab at 45 and couldn’t care less how people judge me, my body My choice ❤️

Peter you are so respectful for asking first, "hand on heart."

07:30 I see what you’re saying but actually, in Islam the mother is always the most important element of the family, not just in Ramadan 😀

Im a Catholic. Growing up my grandmother & my mom always wore head coverings before entering the church or at prayers even at prayers at home. We as Christians we say “peace be with u” & the listener(s) reply “also be with u” “Salaam aleikum, aleikum salaam”

A little comment on your closing remarks. You didn't give us an angle "into islam", but into the muslim community. This often gets confused and can become quite problematic (maybe not in this case).

I think it's very important to not confuse the practices of a culture with what Islam teaches. Islam teaches respect of women. Most people who make assumptions about Islam have never even read the Quran. There are English translations of Quran. Many Islamic countries following Islam integrate cultural attitudes and beliefs with religion. This mix of culture and religion really distorts the true teachings of Islam. This integration of cultural practices happens in all religions, not just Islam.

"Nobody cares who you or what you are as long as you are a decent human being" 4:35 That is the attitude we all need to live by !!

Every religion has its own limits and values . But the people , followoing that religion are practising according to their wish and will . Means some of them respect the values 100%some 90%some45% . So we cant say anything about any religion just by meeting the people . We have to study that religion personally too .

She doesn't know about islam

Also Arabs are minority among Muslims e.g India has one of the biggest Muslim population in the world, close to 200 million. For a thousand years before 19th century, majority of Muslim rulers were non Arabs and mostly of Turkic / central Asian origin. It’s a global religion and cannot be confined to a particular race, ethnicity or geography.

I was so impressed with Rola's commentary. How interesting to hear such a bright, articulate woman talking about her life as a Muslim woman. A pattern is emerging with all of Peter's interviews: we all have so much in common. I hope this series helps dispel the fear and negativity towards Muslims in this country.

She represents what I would call a “conservative liberal”. She is liberal for Muslim standards Conservative for Western standards.

Hijab is religious not cultural .

Welcome to Michigan!!!! I am so glad you chose to come here and feature the Muslim culture. I feel Muslims and Islam gets a horribly bad rap because of the media and crimes that are committed in the name of Islam. Muslims are very peaceful people. I have always lived within a half hour of Dearborn and have never felt afraid.

Hey, my home town! I frequent the bakery/ restaurant where you began the video. I am an heating and cooling service technician and have ran service calls in and around Greater Detroit/ suburbs etc for the last 27 years. I have had the unique opportunity to get up close and personal going into people's, homes, businesses etc, I have always been treated with respect and find that they are very heartwarming people. Of course there are exceptions to the rule in every society, culture etc. I have always looked at person's character to determine the exchange of respect, not nationality, culture etc. Great video series and glad your having a good time here.

Love your videos so much! Your series on Muslim women in America has been so eye opening. Thanks for all the great content!

I love your video series and this one is very dear. I have two close friends whom are muslim and I have learned quite a bit of their religion from them and learning from them than the media really opens your eyes...they are such great people. They are not repressed themselves, they love their God as any other Catholic, Christian, and etc would. No different than I or you.

I am Moslem from Indonesia. Likely her, I don't cover unless while I am doing prayer. I practice Islam the best I can, and see other people as human no matter what their religion.

Just for clarification: Hijab is not a choice according to the Quran.

We love that you show many of the nuances of a religion & a culture. Years ago when I was in college I had the opportunity to become friends with some wonderful people from the middle east. I knew that the news only showed one side. Thirty years later I have current friends who only know that one side from the news. I try to help them understand the nuances, the variety & the beauty that they will never see in the news. So glad I now have your videos to refer them to! Thank you! We discovered you a few months ago during the Hasidic series. We've enjoyed all your videos & greatly look forward to them each week. P.S. I have so many questions about the shisha & hope to be able about it if you do a live Q & A at the end of the series. 😊🧡

I am a Muslim and I am ashamed to say that many of us portray Islam in the worst possible way though our actions. If we practiced the right way, Islam wouldn’t be so misunderstood.

She said she feels excluded from going into the mosque without a head scarf but her being a Muslim she knows you can’t pray or go into a mosque without being covered which didn’t make sense to me

Having Nikki minaj is opening up? women rights is not having nikki minaj naked on stage, i am a man and i have to say this era is twisted af.

Beautiful clarity, many have such misunderstandings on other cultures...

That sums it up for me "Nobody cares what you are or who you are as long as your a decent human being" Its really NOT hard to just BE NICE to one another. JUST BE NICE

i found it so disrespectful how they were talking about the woman in niqab that walked by. if you believe in freedom, you should defend every person's right to wear what they want as long as it's not harming anyone. i don't wear the niqab but i wouldn't EVER discriminate against a woman who does. how rude. and stop labelling muslim women as "liberal" or "non-liberal"

So proud of this woman. Even in my country, indonesia, a muslim majority country, there are many people who dont pray five times a day. And this woman lives in non-muslim majority country and still pray 5 times a day. What a person

Another great video, Peter! Rola seems like a lovely lady and I so appreciated her views on being Muslim in America. This series could do so much to unite Muslims and Christians if they would just choose to watch with an open heart. I'm sharing these videos with my 71 year old white, gay, conservative republican Trump loving friend who lives in Texas and who thinks all Muslims are terrorists. I've been arguing with him about his views for years so I hope he'll get himself educated and open up his closed mind by watching your videos.

I think it says more about a person if they judge someone for their attire than anything. I respect this sister and was just thinking how she was so respectful of others and their choice and speaking up for the Muslims, until the niqab comment. This was so sad to hear. For me, my niqab helps keep me balanced internally alhamdullilah. It makes me content with who I am and not feel like I have to seek the approval of others. It make me constantly God conscious and aware of my actions. A reminder that I represent Allah swt and His religion before myself; pushing my own vanity to the side and also protecting myself. Each to their own, of course. Those of my niqabi friends are beautiful, calm, peaceful, kind individuals - and if you ever have the chance of getting to know a niqabi, you’ll see for yourself. But that’s the beauty, you only get to get to know us under the right circumstance (for us) Please understand what this sisters said is her own opinion and she’s clearly been exposed to the cultural viewpoint of Islam as opposed to the Authentic Teachings. Here’s to hoping people are learning to think for themselves and look beyond what’s in front of them 🤲🏼✌🏼

Bruh, middle eastern food is what brought me closer to ppl from that region of the world. Aside from their INCREDIBLE FOOD, they are literally just like Americans/Canadians. Value family, culture, individual responsibility, and respect.

It is so refreshing to watch these videos. Thank you Peter. You are doing a good public service for everyone.

20:40 About the Niqab issue :- This may be cultural but of course it is religious. We Don't follow anything out of Quran & Sunnah. With respect, this lady is not accurate in all aspect. Love from BANGLADESH 🇧🇩

Why do you avoid knowledgeable muslims? your video with the dinner group of 12 muslims was kinda good..though it was dissapointing (maybe intentional) that you didn't even talk to the convert men, the lecturer of mosque and the straight grey bearded guy(you talked to them only once)...the lecturer and the grey beard were the knowledgeable ones yet peter avoided them the most...(or cut out their parts of video) this is quite weird that you find out weirdest combos of muslims...like a niqabi muslim who participates in other faiths religious activities..or this lady who prays 5 times a day yet smokes shisha...or some of the saudi guys were quite obvious that they were lying (because me and my family members visit saudi on a regular basis)... i am seriously doubting the honesty of this channel.. i am suspecting that this channel has an political agenda..

20:42 I wanted to highlight her statement. Maybe in SOME Arab countries, wearing Niqab is more cultural, but there are so many women who wear niqab for the sole purposes of getting closer to God and do it solely striving for His pleasure. There are so many black muslims, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Arab, etc Muslims that wear it for religious reasons. 21:16 & 21:26 break my heart, that she would take someone from a completely different faith over a Muslim sister who wears niqab. This is the type of thinking, that creates the divisiveness against Muslims that choose to practice outloud instead of blend in and only recognize Islam within the confort of their private homes. Very sad, Ya Rabb. Also, deciding to visit a masjid without a headscarf 😑

This channel should be shown in schools. To help dispel some of the preconceived impressions we have of different cultures. Even for the teachers.

first and foremost one thing i have noticed is that the middle eastern people are less practicing MUSLIMS as compared to other parts of the world.being born as an arab doesn't guarantee that you would be a pious muslim in fact it is quite contrary. Nowadays people including muslims have come up with this MUNDANE logic that "THIS IS WHAT ISLAM MEANS TO THEM". people tend to forget one important thing and that is "IT'S NOT MUSLIMS THAT DEFINE ISLAM, IT IS ISLAM THAT DEFINES MUSLIMS".

To the uneducated/ brainwashed folks who keep parroting the wrong assertion that in Koran, hejab is a mandatory obligation for women. It is not. It has never been. Here’s to educate you by talking facts re the term “ hejab” which is mentioned 7 times in the Koran, none of which referring to what a bunch of sheikhs and scholars have duped women for thousands of years to abide by : “the Hijab concerns only the wives of the Prophet and meets a circumstantial requirement in order to respect the private life of the Prophet. Besides, it does not represent, in any way, a particular model of clothing. The essence of this requirement aimed, mainly, to educate Arabs of that time to respect the privacy of people and good manners. It is therefore quite clear that the term Hijab does not absolutely refer to the meaning given nowadays as the scarf that should cover the head. The Hijab has nothing to do with any Islamic female dress. It is rather a symbol of separation between public life and private life at the time of the Prophet. It aimed to make of the prophet's wives Mothers of the Believers.” There’s ZERO verse in Koran referring to Hejab or scarf on head or face of the average muslin woman. Zero. The only scarf translation talks outside of the few wives of the prophet and the topic of modesty or veil as in separation or curtain at the door ( symbolism of respect for the time as Arabic culture didn’t have harsh boundaries between neighbours etc at the time so men would come and go etc) is about covering chests and neck referring to specific clothing called Khimar which Arabian women used to wear while NOT covering their bust! At best, Koran suggests cover your bare chests in public! The entire hejab fiasco which has cost islam plenty of converts and has turned it into a butt of jokes in modern times is due to uneducated people like the lot of you who have fallen for wrong translations and propaganda.

People are mixing culture and religion...

She and her husband are lovely people.😊

Your video with the 12 muslims having dinner reflected muslims in diaspora. Rola seemed a little stand offish, about new refugees or women wearing niqab. There is education and then there is being open minded and cultured. Nice video anyway, good to gain perspective from all angles

What a wonderful woman. God bless her for opening up for us and providing insight into the muslim community. I listen to this as I sip on Kuwaiti tea, btw!

Praying 5 times doesn’t mean heaven is confirmed

Hijab is prescribed in Islam, yes a woman has a choice to wear a hijab but she is sinful.

That shisha bar looks great! Takes me back to when i worked in Damascus for a month, in the mid-nineties. I'm just sad i was really ill the whole time I was there, but I got to do a little sightseeing when I was able. I really enjoyed the shisha bar I went to. Traditional old place inside! Loving the series. 💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The best way to know islam is by learning the religion from the holy book.

Hijab is MANDATORY in the Quran. End of story. Whether a woman does it or not is her choice but it’s mandatory. I love how she says, “in prayer you have to.” Um you technically have to all the time. I have respect for you but I feel like people who make videos or ask questions and share with the public, always interview the wrong people about religion

This kind of people are not the example of what muslim is according to the Quran and Hadith. According to Quran they might be described as One who follow their desire as God. They take their desire as their own God as Quran said

As a Jew I can say the only other Religion that prays to the one and only G-D is Islam. All of the rest use some sort of magician, clown or miracle worker which is pure idol worship. I may not agree with the Koran but I have a ton of respect for the way Muslims worship the one and only G-D

Terrorism does not belong to any religion . A christian , jew , muslim , hindu can be a terrorist . Its not specific to any religion.

She gave her personal opinions, not what Islam teaches or represents

smoking is haram tho,.... culture vs religion ig..

There are people who claim to be Muslim but they hate Islam.If you do not want to follow then leave rather than saying I am a muslim and not following it. I do not understand when they say I am a muslim but I want to do whatever I feel like. They make their own version of what islam is instead of following the Quran. In Quran it says " There is no compulsion in religion of islam" so you can leave if you do not like than colouring real muslims in a bad way.

Why do we see women wearing modest clothes in a negative light while it is completely okay if she is walking on the road wearing two piece? Isn't this mindset itself problematic? Isn't the right to wear what you want comes under liberalism and feminism? No one is forcing us to cover ourselves. We do it out of devotion to God because it is His command and we do it happily and submissively. And no man can ever force a woman to do niqaab or hijab. And men who force the women to do it, they're wrong and they don't represent correct islam. Yes me and many true practising muslims like me oppose the patriarchal society. As a muslim woman myself, no man has ever told me to wear niqaab. I happily cover myself modestly out of submission to my lord and i feel more liberated and confident when i am covered because I chose to and no one told me to do it. I would never want to dress-up to please this so called society. We don't dress up to please people but Allah alone. If God has created certain set of rules for us, they're for our own good, he loves men and women equally, he loves each one of us the most, he is at the highest position and his commands deserve to be valued. We all belong to him and to him we all are going back to one day. Who do we want to please more, the one who created us or the ones who are just mere humans themselves?

Thanks for talking to muslims, but I am wondering why to pick shiaa to talk about Islam although they are minority!

I’ve only been to Dearborn once, and feel in love with the culture there!!! If you get a chance, The Henry Ford Museum is AMAZING!!

Quran states all women must cover , please remove this confusion it is not a choice it is a command straight from Quran our Holy Book and base of our Religion. People try to shake the foundation of our Islam by misinterpreting that “Hijab” is a choice no it’s an “Obligation for women” if you don’t wear hijab you choose not to listen to the Command of Allah

Thanks for this! I lived in East Dearborn in the late 70's when the transition from German , Italian, and Polish communities to Arab speakers occurred, To this day, now in Chicago which is a strong Spanish-as-a-second-language community, I speak Arabic. It is amazing. Amazing crossing cultural, and linguistic lines. I guess I am a product of Detroit where we had SO many nationalities intersect all at one time. How cool is that?

I am Muslim from Iran living in Canada, on surface you can not tell I am Muslim, but I am Muslim and follow Islamic law as much as can. I pray five times a day and I think, Islam is a very beautiful religion.

Why you don't ask the same question of headcovering from amish women 😒

Sorry The niqab is not cultural it is religion she has no knowledge of the religion you can't ask her those questions I belive you should have 1 meeting with one of the bigger religious scholars like yasir qazi or omar sulaiman

15:18 The greatest real estate ad ever 🤣

As a Muslim woman living in the US for 24 years I blended well and never faced discriminations until I started wearing a hejab 😢

I m just surprised that how a person who is covered can scare other people , without giving any harm to others .

Thanks so much to you both for this episode 🫶🙏🫶 I was born and raised in Arkansas, as a Christian. I have pale skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes. I reverted to Islam in 2014. I believe the women here who are wearing any form of hijab are so stingy and admirable. I've always been too afraid to cover in public because it would INCREASE attention/looks, plus I'm afraid of judgements or harsh reactions, and I really don't want to be bothered with any of that. I practice my religion in private, staying away from mosques and being wary of the communities from other countries because of the encroachment of their cultures, and their own forms of judgements I experienced.

Rola is such an attractive, elegant and intelligent woman to me. I wish American women could have her values and brains. I can listen to her talk forever.

The majority of Muslims called sunni Muslims, u did this video with minority Muslims called shiaa. For example in Christianity there is a minority called Mormons

@Peter....That interview is professional and full respect...👌👍...I like the genuine and open mind of that lady...chill vibes and great video. Always looking forward for more from you.

As a Muslim woman Islam gave me freedom to do everything before western. People just confused with their culture and religion that’s all.

So cool! I grew up in Dearborn. There is definitely a Dearborn stereotype of a particular type of Muslim. I personally take every person as they are, regardless. As a mail carrier in east Dearborn and living in west Dearborn I see the spectrum.

Well I’ll tell you … here in Canada I am afraid to wear a headscarf because people are getting harassed/ beaten and a family even got ran over by a car for looking outwardly “Muslim” I have worn it before and have gotten harassed by a Canada post driver for being dumb due to the headscarf being too tight on my head. It’s a scary thing to wear it and when I see other women wearing it I feel proud of them but also scared for them. Some people fear muslims due to the news… but I fear *some* non muslims….some people are so prejudice and ignorant.

Do being a Christian in a Muslim country lol

I moved to Dearborn Heights 11 years ago from Oakland County, Michigan and she is spot on about this area being a good example of why immigration is good for America. I saw very quickly that we would not have to worry about empty storefronts and vacant houses like other areas who suffer during economic downturns. Even if a business doesn’t last long, someone else is quick to move in and give it a go with their ideas. And restaurants are thriving in this area when a lot of other places are suffering.

prophet mohamed mentioned.Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him

I love your video of interviewing Muslims, make more!! as Muslim women, Only thing I found in this video a bit less fun was I felt you were suggesting if niqab wasn’t a good American thing, when you say would u be friends with someone like this, and looking at them differently and comparing her with niqabis. Idk I could be wrong I do not wear niqab, but I felt I should suggest you to also have open mind towards them if we can be okay with people wearing nothing we can be okay with people covering themselves too. Thanks 😊

I learn more from your stories than anything I see on the news. Thank you!

The best compliment I can think of....I honestly feel good, positive after watching these videos....more than any other shows/news/social media etc...so much arguing and division in the world, politics, media etc and these videos remind me that we are all just people, the SAME, and all AMERICANS...and those in the rest of the world (we love you too), we're ALL THE SAME..Thank you to Peter for the content and for all those who volunteer to be on the show and contribute by giving us a glimpse into your life/views/feelings.

You really are amazing! You try to understand people...Every time I watch one of your video's I feel you are genuine and interested and you try your best to fit in and be one of them for that day or however much time you spend with them. I look forward to everyone of your video's! Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience!

I hate the term “ liberal Muslim” or even conservative, they all have connotations associated with them. People should not assume anything about your faith or practice based on outer appearances. She is not liberal Muslim, she is a Muslim and a good one at that Alhamduliah.

Great and insightful Peter. Lovin’ the Muslim series. Keep it up 👍🏽 ✨

The look on her face at 10:00. 🤣 In the West, especially here in the States, it's generally held that men "wear the pants" in the house, but in the Middle East and Asia women rule and make all executive decisions so in that sense, women aren't 100% equal in the West.

Very important what she said about oppening your mind, maybe thats why Americans complain so much about the US, they never seen anything else

So pretty much this was a video about a regular woman living in America, that has her own business

Women not aloud in the Mosque is a new thing.. More than 1400 years ago women used to Pray in the Mosque..

It's part of America we are a constitution republic do they understand our constitution and bill of rights

Try being a religious minority, exmuslim, atheist in any muslim country. That is the discussion no one is having

Such a beautiful woman 👍

I am enjoying these series. Sayings and symbols are very dependent on context. Rola seems very nice and level headed, I'd be happy to have a coffee (or a soda pop as well don't do coffee either). Edit: Seeing tbe Iron Sheik was cool. I saw a fight or two of his.

One LAST thing, this women does not represent majority of Islam, she's following her silly liberal narrative. So annoyed how this Muslim series are misguiding audience about the true real traditional Muslims..

Ask better questions like is she for or against sharia laws in the US, if she thinks Hamas is a terrorist group, and would she rather live in a Muslim majority country than in the US.

you know what I love about this Chanel you feel like youre there experiencing it with him!

The stupidest translator/ interpreter who translated (Allah Akbar) many years ago is the reason of the craziness of misunderstanding for decades 🤦‍♀️ It is simply (God is the Greatest).

Peter: you can tell she is not comfortable talking about Islamic nuisance such as Salat and Hijab so just drop it Peter. Ask about Hijab from the one wearing it and ask about not wearing Hijab from the one not wearing. Why are you asking a non-hijabi about Hijab? Interview skills 101 Peter you know this.

I'm sorry brother, but this woman doesn't present islam neither Muslim community, she has no relationship with islam at all.

But why the weird music in the background?

I'm a mixed race person who is nice and minds my own business but I experience racism in Michigan. Wow I guess I'm a crazy person.

The statement that women who wear niqaab are totally different is wrong on so many levels.. it is again stereotyping.. i know countless muslim niqabi women who are more liberal than anyone. How come covering yourself modestly define your personality and thoughts.

Fascinating insight into the various cultures following Islam, with different interpretations of the faith uniting in the spirit of brother/sisterhood.

Overall Sunnis and Shia do get along, we are all Muslim, its just governments, and geopolitical tense regions, it’s generally the case with everything.

FYI: All types of smoking are totally (Quranically) Unislamic! But hey it’s a free world & one is free to choose ones “bad” habits. 😊