American Muslims take part in Friday prayers at the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia, on March 15. American Muslims stand outside with police officers on March 15 at the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia. American Muslims and local authorities have reason to worry, as anti-Muslim bias and hate crimes are on the rise. It will take more than added security for American Muslims to feel safe, said Abdelgadir Elmadani, a resident of Ashburn, Virginia. Many American Muslims say hostile rhetoric by political leaders and media pundits is to blame.

Source: CNN March 16, 2019 02:37 UTC