Canada: “Negativity towards Muslims remains” survey not accurate

I think such survey comparisons are misdirected. How one can compare Muslims with non-religious subsets such as atheists, aboriginals, Chinese, blacks and Hispanics? Then again there are many sub-sets of Muslims.

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By Rizwan Peerzada | October 29, 2011

Dear Editor: Re - “Negativity towards Muslims remains”: survey

Canadians see conflict between West, Islam ‘irreconcilable' the headline read.

What a coincidence that over 450 young and old members of Ahmadiyya Muslims were knocking at doors, talking to British Columbian about Islam and Muslims and handing over 65,000 pamphlets as part of their biannual campaign  on Sunday, October 16th,2011.

There were no hints of irreconcilable differences. They gladly accepted the information with smiles and appreciated that it is being done to counter these types of negative surveys. We are here to promote “Love for all, hatred for none.”


This message of peace delivered by young and old members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is serving humanity in various way.

I think such survey comparisons are misdirected. How one can compare Muslims with non-religious subsets such as atheists, aboriginals, Chinese, blacks and Hispanics? Then again there are many sub-sets of Muslims.

We found one positive thing from this survey: that work is cut out for Muslims in Canada in general and in British Columbia in particular, to change this negative image of themselves.

Perceptions are a complex issue and all Muslims in BC should unite and get out and remove such perceptions through our own examples.

  -- Rizwan Peerzada



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