Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first US Olympian to wear a hijab

Before Ibtihaj Muhammad was detained by the US, she won an Olympic Bronze for it.
Read more about Muhammad's recent revelation that she was held for two hours at an airport while returning to the US here: bit.ly/2kWG9nS
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[@simongreve]

A black female Muslim, its like a diversity value pack.

[@itecnus3490]

How can we make her more diverse?

[@reksie7816]

iTeCnus Transgender homosexual

[@alexanderschirmer490]

simongreve No, it's more like a human being... How could diversity - a concept of tolerance and inclusion - be pinned down to a person with specific characteristics??

[@C70W11]

Alexander Schirmer its a joke calm down

[@itecnus3490]

disabled?

[@frenchc0nnectiion]

people should stop looking at that hijab, just look at her fencing skill for god sake!

[@CataStudies]

frenchc0nnectiion that's is true, like god damn she actually won over the italian team that is ( well now was) the best in the world.

[@tilemacro]

Fencing skill makes you smart or something ? Does it add weight to your intellectual arguments ?

[@CataStudies]

tilemacro sorry can you tell me what fencing and "intellectual arguments" are connected? No really, somehow i really can see what the two things are related to eachother.

[@niceman929]

yeah but then, why making a video about her when the hijab not important?

[@falahati]

Because there are some people looking at the Hijab instead of her fencing skills. xD

[@superawesomecaptainmcfluff9506]

Some people literally subscribe to Vox just to dislike any video they release. Wow.

[@scetzy1181]

People do that to most youtubers. It's not a surprise nor is it a big deal.

[@avatarwan5824]

Erm. I'm ordinary and I like their videos so stop overgeneralizing.

[@pixelsandbacon]

I'm ordinary and enjoy their content

[@avatarwan5824]

I don't hate republicans, I hate Donald Trump. I hate his cancerous supporters even more.

[@magnushmann]

That easy when 4/5 videos they have released recently are on the same irritating topic of "bla bla muslim bla bla praise for no reason"

[@pranjal86able]

I don't understand how could anyone hate on this video. Why the dislikes?

[@mancebofan6961]

Muslims are just ordinary people like you or me but some people cant interpret that.

[@turtleandy4526]

@@mancebofan6961 also said she feels unsafe in the USA

[@azkahassan6230]

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[@mera3581]

@@mancebofan6961 omg yess we are so ordinary

[@maiumisu]

because they dont like other people and only like themselves

[@qamarmunir995]

Dude fencing is very hard to even watch let alone master. Props to her for even getting to the olympics and winning. Its sad to see that people would give her a hard time just because of her religion.

[@540iDavid]

It's sad that people are praising her just because of her religion.

[@mike4ty4]

@540iDavid: No, they are praising her for _expressing_ it against the wishes of a lot of hateful people.

[@warmloaf9097]

Actually they are praising her for her dedication and sharing her story so people realise that most muslims are just normal people.

[@magnushmann]

We should have zero respect for religion.

[@luisraulraudales2468]

magnushmann why

[@User-to7nb]

I don't care what anti muslims think. Thank you VOX for this video.

[@TheEndermanNestGPage]

Same!

[@tnndll4294]

I'm just glad this Radical-in-moderate clothing Islamic apologist lost to FRANCE! Sharia Law is NOT MY America. and It's NOT our American values!

[@pinkmilkshake1971]

Fajer njr yeah

[@akmalhisyam9829]

Fajer njr agreed

[@alinaumer7543]

Yes

[@belugaabs]

again, every time vox posted about muslim, hijab, woman = lots of dislike and hateful comments

[@Snaoe]

We're just wondering why Vox is fixated with this one religion. I have never seen a Vox video about Sikhs, Jews, Buddhists or Christians

[@jaio7190]

@@Snaoe they arent subjugated and always getting talked down on in the U.S not even a fifth of how much muslims are.

[@shifa444]

GUY maybe because they are the ones getting the most hate?

[@vs16694]

Hey Vox, in my neighboring country Pakistan, Hindus still continue to be subjugated at the hands of Muslims. Care to make a video about the plight of those Hindus or do you think that's not liberal or trendy enough these days?

[@TrueRaps]

jumbovs also make about the oppression of Kashmiris in Northern India

[@vs16694]

Zonda _ Thanks for the daily dose of western propaganda. Infact, I feel like I'm going to OD from that today. First it's Vox and now you. Dhanyavad!

[@Fahad78]

jumbovs He's telling the truth, clearly your Indian media has brainwashed you, here on the internet we fact check most of the time.

[@vs16694]

Fahad78 I'm going to be the last person to believe in the media. Be it Indian, Pakistani or Western. I believe in facts, just like you. And while it's not undeniable that crimes against Muslims have occurred by right wing Hindu nationalists, they are not any higher in number than crimes done my Muslims against Hindus. I'm an atheist born into a moderate Hindu family. Since I don't conform to any religious ideology, I prefer to be extremely objective and unbiased about this stuff. Crimes have been committed by both factions, and the blood has been spilled by the same. Who starts the violence and massacre is what we will keep on debating about. What I know is that India is a secular nation that openly welcomes any religion, race and culture. There must be a reason that India is still inhabited by the second largest Muslim population.

[@AB-ll4gz]

Am Klo Where do you live, wanna meet up?

[@ghmasterjj]

For people that don't agree with the video, this is how I see it through my eyes: I see a juxtaposition between what the hijab means to a society that generalizes muslim people to be dangerous and unwelcome vs. a women that refuses to let that stereotype define her and work hard toward her goals in the USA without having to suppress her identity. Troll or not, I think Vox is doing an interesting series in delicately addressing insecurities about a different culture by featuring the normal and the exemplary people within it. Often I read comments about people not wanting youtube channels to cover controversial topics- like the state of the world is in good condition, but it's not. Please be open to different perspectives and don't reduce a narrative to "libtard propaganda" because it doesn't align with your views. So that also means not letting Vox be the only place you get news from because then you have a limited scope of opinions that differ from yours, and thats a political echo chamber (which is bad).

[@Snout007]

Meanwhile 100 k+ of women in poor countries are protesting against wearing a hijab because it does oppress them. But since these women who live in American who don't face oppression because they don't live amongs people from their region, religion, they live amongs Americans and they don't face such oppression it's easy for them to be an image of tolerance. If you look at the bigger picture it's rather depressing.

[@Snout007]

and I am a liberal btw, so don't call be concervafag or something.

[@ghmasterjj]

That's interesting, my first thought was that the woman in this story empowering the hijab for herself because she has the choice to both wear it or not. Kinda like taking back a symbol or word that was once exclusively used as tools to oppress others. Since I assume being a muslim is an integral part of her culture, she has the right to positively redefine symbols in her own culture. I live in the USA so I admittedly don't know a lot about hijab-based protests. The foundation of my position is based on tolerance for cultures where it's ideology isn't discriminatory or harmful to others. If there's a divide within the body of a religion on how to view a symbol like you mentioned, that's a complicated but interesting problem to tackle. But perhaps only those that live that life can properly resolve it, and not people from the "outside", since we don't know the extent of their struggle.

[@Snout007]

Imagine yourself living like a slave with a collar on your neck. You can't go anywhere without it, you can't simply talk to guys, your parents decide what you marry. You go and protest with massive numbers against wearing that collar, against all the oppression. And now imagine yourself watching the news in other side of the world about an person from your country who lives in good conditions around people who are tolerant and in a country which no such oppression. Telling everyone how this colar is good, how it is empowering, how it is their choice to wear it or not. Would you honestly think that this is respectful to the people who are suffering? If you were in that group which is suffering, which can't chose to wear it or not, in which that collar is the main symbol of the lack of freedom. I won't make any more conclusions, just look at this situations, disable your prejudices for a minute and just look at this situation from the other side.

[@tnndll4294]

"I see a juxtaposition between what the hijab means to a society that generalizes muslim people to be dangerous and unwelcome vs. a women that refuses to let that stereotype define her and work hard toward her goals in the USA without having to suppress her identity." Can you say the same about people who like the Confederate Flag? Intellectually dishonest liberal.

[@lyserberg]

So much for the tolerant comments.

[@sunbear3324]

Islam isn't a thing to tolerate.

[@oioi5149]

kristaps bleive Eyy

[@thijsjong]

A Muslim woman has more opertunities in a non-Muslim country. Nuf said.

[@belugaabs]

James Bond because we are human

[@443tify]

western countries are too tolerant, thats a problem

[@Kokilovesreno]

Someone give her a cookie.

[@rx4368]

KoKi Top unsubscribe if you don't like it

[@alejandrogarcia3352]

so... you don't like cookies?

[@kittjared]

No, someone give her some human rights.

[@kittjared]

Too bad she won't get into the U.S.

[@GFmanaic]

"No no, we're not hateful ! but we'll downvote to hell anything muslim related !"

[@moritzl7065]

They've made like 15 videos about muslims now...? I don't care what the topic is, more than 10 videos on one topic just bores the audience to death. If they made 15 videos on why the earth is round I would also downvote, not because I believe the earth is flat (hopefully no one does), but the repetitiveness gets on you.

[@rustie115]

that's not what's happening. and what IS happening is for the most part not hateful.

[@gorillaman6827]

exactly, and when they complain they say it is repetitive. Just unsub if you are tired of it.

[@rustie115]

Ya doodles no, one guy said that. many more reasons why it's a problem

[@gorillaman6827]

I probably shouldnt have commented it in the thread with the reply of the guy saying its repetitive. I was meaning to refer to another comment that got a lot of likes

[@mclurr3197]

I have enough i unsubbed

[@naghouj]

McLurr had**

[@saraalouh219]

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[@mclurr3197]

Y&O Freekickz Nah dude i dont care. Have is good enough.

[@Dommy521]

oh no please don't go, how would vox continue without you?

[@ahmednosseir6942]

McLurr of couse right now vox is crying because the lost there biggest supporter

[@bradhp11]

"Since we think hijabs are oppressive, let's force women to not wear any even if they want to, for equality!!"

[@fadia7732]

@@imkingshazil5799 its sarcasm

[@fadia7732]

@@imkingshazil5799 are you sure? I mean there is a quotation mark...

[@imkingshazil5799]

@@fadia7732 Ok yaar i will delete my comment

[@fadia7732]

@@imkingshazil5799 ok👌

[@TaniraFall]

Bradhp11 🤣 clowns

[@samguy7654]

As a Muslim.. i don't care.. but good for her though...

[@monasharma2022]

yup totally didnt care and clicked and commented! Nice :)

[@RikerWilson]

Bronze* and Star Fox was referring to the fact that she wore a hijab. Did you even watch the entire video? It mentions she won bronze

[@LeviForWaifu]

Wearing a funny hat isn't an achievement. It is when you're muslim and female, but not when you're- say- white, male and part of the Freemasons.

[@UnicoCitizen]

VOX - IslamTV

[@UnicoCitizen]

DrunkenPumpkins because I want to know my enemy

[@itecnus3490]

Because he doesn't just watch media that align to his views. It's good to watch things that challenge your ideas. Why would you want him to leave?

[@iain3713]

Unico Citizen lmao 😂😂

[@lastfirst5864]

How cute, @unico citizen wants attention. This women is more of a star than you, and you feeling some kind away. Get therapy! lmao nothing is going to change this diverse nation.

[@887frodo]

Unico Citizen right? I love it.

[@ahdoah]

Yes wearing a hijab is a symbol of brave, I thought Muslim women fought their whole lives not wearing the hijab ???

[@kixxalot]

ahdoah Hsieh Exactly. While women in the middle east suffer from real oppression, the regressive left fights for the right for women in the west to be oppressed as well.

[@sgtsnakeeyes11]

rarehistoricalphotos.com/women-protesting-hijab-1979/

[@gorillaman6827]

sgtsnakeeyes11 - this was in iran, during the time that the leader decided that all women need to have a head covering, which is not what islam was saying (you do have a choice)

[@sgtsnakeeyes11]

no you don't have a choice, it's called tacit coercion. www.nationalpost.com/charged+after+daughter+killed+clash+over+hijab/159480/story.html

[@naaziaf7239]

My sister is Muslim, some of close female friends are muslims, my mother is muslim, my grandmother in Pakistan is muslim. NONE of them wear hijabs and NONE of them are shamed for it. Not here in Canada, not in Pakistan. You just assume that all muslims are like ISIS leaders or some bullshit. But you're the real oppressors.

[@mk-ri6nl]

why is this woman the best and so freaking cool 😥

[@FrostyFlameTV]

Ooooh this is really going to trigger the Anti Muslim Bigots...

[@celt2453]

An Islamophobe is someone who know's about Islam

[@sogdianus9909]

Cultural Enrichment how did you like that episode of Vikings when Floki spares the Muslims at the mosque? is that a nice touch of cultural enrichment by the chosen people of G-d?

[@cashflagg9728]

FrostyFlameTV I don't have any ill will towards Muslims. Islam, on the other hand...

[@SheepTorchProduction]

FrostyFlameTV yeah, I'm triggered by a misogynistic and homophobic religion

[@Just_an_alien1]

Just Doit Our 1st amendment allows them to practice their religion.

[@petkuhuiputtaja5672]

Wearing hijab is not a good thing Vox.

[@mikeymouse5276]

darkkismies um why?

[@vladb420]

represents oppresion

[@FPOAK]

Conservatives don't like it so that means it became a good thing.

[@kmineww5801]

VladimirDaGreat VladimirDaGreat so do fathers giving away their daughters at weddings

[@gregbridges709]

What a strange view to have.

[@bramvankooten]

When wearing a hijab in such a big event people are going to harras the hell out of you. It takes alot of courage to do this in my opinion.

[@12345shipreck]

wyyy a vox video about islam that isnt complete cancer

[@enki647]

12345Shipreck anything islam is cancer

[@Meme_Man-]

12345Shipreck how so?

[@mms0254]

No, white supremacists are a cancer to humanity.

[@JeroenDoes]

i think its kinda sad that her accomplishment is overshadowed by the fact that she wore a scarf on her head. People schould be impressed because of the fancing not turn this into a religious debate. The hijad is something that is mandatory in a lot of the muslim world and thus a symbol of oppresion. Vox is trying really hard to make muslims look like normal persons (which they are) but is blind to some of the negative parts of the faith and makes itself look like a fool everytime it posts something like this that celebrates some minor thing (the fact that she wore a hijad instead of her medal)in order the find excuses for other problems. the approuch of Vox is really flawed if it wants to make muslims look good then it schould focus on things where cooperation between a lot of different people (yea know real diversity) are achieving things together instead of ooooh look this person did something and is muslim arent muslims great aarent they??!!??? arent they????????!!??..... please ignore any bad news you might hear........

[@Lauwergames]

Religion is a scary thing

[@namoclock3546]

Lauwergames Ignorance is.

[@Lauwergames]

Also

[@toddlongstocking2710]

They are the same thing.

[@54858251]

Lauwergames Nope, ignorance on what it is is the scary thing.It leads people to make untrue assumptions about stuff they don't know much about

[@Lauwergames]

Religion is being brainwashed in from such a young age its just shocking to me

[@vaneharris8947]

What an inspirational woman. 😊

[@dr.suliman7801]

Oh boy, dreading to read the comments on here! hmmm yep, I know I shouldn't have!

[@cashflagg9728]

Ismaiel Suliman "Why can't everyone just agree with me and respect my desert death cult?! WHY?!"

[@nahyeahnah7248]

Becuase it's not really a desert death cult? Just people hating on something different to themselves.

[@avatarwan5824]

Same with Christianity bro.

[@rustie115]

u didnt even edit this as if you went back and added to it. nice meme

[@crispybacon4240]

+EnK Ryzov _"Why can't everyone just agree with me and respect my desert death cult?! WHY?!"_ Nah dude, most people are down with Christianity. Oh wait, you were talking about Islam? Your description was so vague, sorry, I got the two confused.

[@avatarhzh5035]

I'm the first person to wear an ice cream cone as a condom

[@TheProcrastinator6]

vasectomy fail, all the girls on that fencing team got the same medal. i don't think their talent matters less.

[@mermintube]

Are you asking him if he's christian?

[@etherealkraken2662]

Damn, I bet you filled that with soft serve didn't you? (Get it?)

[@azdgariarada]

That sounds unpleasant for both parties.

[@etherealkraken2662]

+azdgariarada Don't knock it till you try it!

[@michaelgibson6166]

Why the FRACK do people care what she wears on her HEAD ?? I will NEVER understand

[@drimdrimz]

thank you vox for uploading videos like these! makes me happy to see the diversity in your vids

[@OudeKaas98]

I love this woman!

[@mistermood4164]

vid about muslims?!?!?!?! QUICK DISLIKE NOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@rx4368]

Mister Mood if you don't like it unsubscribe

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

They act like this is some amazing feat that an American is wearing a symbol of female oppression. This channel does nothing but bow down and submit to Islam, even though the religion completely goes against all of their supposed liberal values.

[@mistermood4164]

Captain Sum Ting Wong how is the hijab female oppression?

[@deborahpark2545]

Mister Mood The purpose of it is to hide a woman's hair which in ways is a symbol of modesty and submission. Apprently, if you don't wear one and get raped, you were asking for it. Plus, some are forced to wear is so... (The Quran also has its fair share of extremely oppressive verses about women)

[@pinkmilkshake1971]

Mister Mood why?

[@seeranos]

Hmm, the thing about the hijab, especially the kind she's wearing is, it is a great way to physically control your body. You can contain your hair, keeping it out of your face, and giving some reassurance that you can always present some poised, uniform surface regardless of hair. Seems perfect for athletics, as long as it absorbs sweat well and isn't too hot.

[@pirthiislam2963]

Mashallha..... Proud of you sister... You are the perfect example those who think Muslim women are oppressed.... May allha blessed you lots sister... Salam from India..

[@uofmd]

So proud of you! You are a great representation of who Muslim women are. That we are strong, wise, and will never give in

[@cringeflix1985]

Why do you keep making videos praising a culture where it's expected to treat women like stray dogs? Isn't Vox supposed to be fighting for women's rights? Edit: By culture I really meant Islam, but I feel like different cultures in different countries combined with Islam bring different outcomes.

[@BiologyPhia]

Cringeflix I think you have mistakenly taken a view of a culture from some parts of Africa and the middle east and placed it on the varied Muslim cultures around the world.

[@snookiewhip]

Cringeflix just like how the LDS or westboro doesn't represent all christianity, sharia and radical Islam doesn't represent all muslims

[@Kokilovesreno]

Build The Wall I think he was being sarcastic

[@mochithepooh5368]

Aren't Vox allowed to do what ever they want?

[@thejackass8]

ofc Farhan, and so are we, so we dislike this video and stating our opinion.

[@zanebalian4109]

Box please turn off comments for these videos because they are uncomfortable to read and they are full of hate.

[@yousexythang208]

From a practical perspective, if they turned off comments it would exacerbate the problem because they'd be accused of censorship and hated even more. Purposefully making it harder for people to respond to their content is a massive own goal for anyone wanting to appear fair and open for discussion (regardless of whether they actually are). From an ideological perspective, why? You don't have to read the comments, and they can be a great place for discussion. Sure there's a lot of hate, but you're really not gaining anything by taking away this platform. The majority of the people who watch these videos probably disagree with said hate anyway, so what's the harm?

[@mathias6814]

Well what do u expect when they do videos on a garbage religion like Islam.

[@felipemurakawa8544]

This is free speech and you should be grateful for having that. Not everyone agrees with your point of view.

[@Seag-Gaming]

Zane Balian I support Freedom of Speech.

[@Playstation1]

To a liberal, REALITY is called ‘hate’.

[@hamstiog]

thank you for putting out videos lik this vox. at a time where it feels like the world is agaisnt us, ust a simple video that does not do much aside from outline a person is a real inspiration.

[@cashflagg9728]

"Yay! The first woman to compete in the Olympics whilst wearing a culturally-enforced symbol of submission! Progress!!!"

[@DaaaahWhoosh]

Yeah, but if you think about it, if she didn't wear it, wouldn't that be another symbol of culturally-enforced submission? Muslim women are kind of stuck in a no-win scenario.

[@TheCrabtacular]

Care to elaborate?

[@saami9606]

EnK Ryzov I'm not oppressed. no one forced me to wear a hijab

[@camang13]

Sam Y then why tf do you wear it?😂😂 Are you seriously going to tell us that it 'empowers' you?

[@TheProcrastinator6]

cameron just because your culture and religion isn't important to you, that doesn't mean it isn't important to others. bruh thats coming from an atheist so you gotta do you and let others be themselves

[@LifeworksEntertainment]

Is this going to help women in Middle Eastern?

[@scetzy1181]

Not at all.

[@LifeworksEntertainment]

Scetzy I was right....

[@antomy5900]

+Auxentius You have to ask the royals in Saudi Arabia because they are the one that make the rule

[@katie-st8nx]

why can't you just be happy for her breaking some barriers....

[@LifeworksEntertainment]

katelyn ast who said I was mad?

[@DSAEWE09]

#ProudHijabiGirl conservatives and new atheists keep crying and nagging. and keep being bigots and i will keep being a proud muslim american

[@bidaubadeadieu]

+

[@kixxalot]

#ProudHijabiGirl is a bit like #ProudSwastikaJew . But understanding that requires logic, ratio, rather than blind 'proudness' of whatever values are the norm in the group you want to be a part of.

[@naaziaf7239]

+Just Doit have you read the Bible? It's just as awful towards women yet I don't see you hating on nuns for clothing themselves modestly.

[@magnushmann]

Y can be proud when you leave any religion, now go on.

[@quaerenz]

Faizaan lastname we are talking about hijab and qu'ran laws of women submission.. who cares about Bible?

[@benlw2]

I wish I could thumbs up this video a million times! 💗

[@yyxlovesyoualways]

Gotta say, I teared up a bit when she was on that podium

[@PursuingInfinity]

I know how most of you feel about all these Muslim related videos but seriously this is the best one out of all of them. I actually watched the whole thing compared to the others that I only watched 5 seconds of. There's nothing wrong with the title. It's a fact and it's's amazing she won gold. Good for her

[@AnalogFoundry]

Loving these vids on Muslims, vox. Keep em coming. Liked it. Very inspirational.

[@bidaubadeadieu]

+

[@kasianvh]

SakataGintoki KurosakiIchigo "racist"

[@mathias6814]

SakataGintoki KurosakiIchigo You idiot! You can't be racist towards muslims because they aren't a race.

[@namoclock3546]

What an inspiring woman

[@kacchankatsuki1722]

So proud of her❤️

[@dawsac2335]

THE COMMENT SECTION NEEDS SOME MILK

[@artski09]

and you some salt

[@shiiraspalette]

I love her so inspiring 😌

[@SelfRaisingWheat]

Symbol of opression

[@SelfRaisingWheat]

Patrick Jensen Well it's not a symbol of Islam since it didn't exist since about 30 years ago

[@isakhan5399]

Keegan Wells It's not oppresion if they aren't forced to do it. They are just covering their head you sound like a feminazi calling that oppression

[@SelfRaisingWheat]

Isa Pahalwankhan Tell me how many Saudi women born there do not wear it. It's part of Shari'a law to wear it.

[@isakhan5399]

Keegan Wells But she is not in saudi arabia and she is not forced to wear it and just wears it to represent her religion just like millions of other women all around the world. just because some people are forced to wear it doesn't mean it's a symbol of oppresion

[@benlorantfy6179]

Just like what nuns wear?

[@bigmastermind1]

The comments on here are disgusting. Absolutely vile people. She is a strong and beautiful woman who deserves respect.

[@mathias6814]

Lol you think strong Is wearing a hijab in a country where it's a choice? No. Real strength is not wearing the hijab in a country where you have to wear it.

[@artski09]

deserves respect ? why?

[@blazedandconfused477]

Vile people? For a couple of ''mean'' comments? What does that make Muhammad the childmarrying warlord?

[@bigmastermind1]

Blazed and Confused What child? People have been conspiring against Islam since the day the first revelation was revealed. The source of "Aisha was 6/8" when she married the Prophet traces back to Hisham bin Urwah, a guy known to have amnesia in his later years and thus none of the Muslim scholars accept it as authentic. By calculating the age of her sister and their ages at death, it turns out she was 18. Don't believe me, search this out. If you still don't believe me since it doesn't fit your agenda of needlessly hating on Muslims when they've done nothing to do, then may God help you.

[@blazedandconfused477]

How's Somalia faring these days?

[@rahmahossain3681]

This woman is an inspiration

[@Voltanaut]

Is a woman from Saudi Arabia allowed to keep in the Olympics?

[@richardtaylor4362]

HarryIsTheGamingGeek nope, even DPRK athletes have more rights.

[@IkeSan]

Yes they can but they were able to participate until 2012, Just because the international Olympic Comitee force them to Do it, or else they were going to be Dq, if it was not done for that, thye would just still send only men teams.

[@rx4368]

HarryIsTheGamingGeek what learn how to spell moron

[@radudracula7867]

HarryIsTheGamingGeek you're talking about Saudi Arabia, not the entire Islamic world, if you're gonna talk about Islam in general, you half to mention all the Islamic nations.

[@ridahamid9386]

Saudia Arabia does not even have the most Muslim population in the world. Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Nigeria have the world's most Muslims. 62% of the total 1.6 billion. So I don't know what comparison you are trying to make but that's still wrong on so many levels. Have a good day!

[@LaurentShala]

Warning, if you value your sanity please turn back.

[@Nvngrwl67]

i support this series of videos on Muslims and the problems they face. But what is this obsession with hijab? Is this all Islam is about? Enough already!!

[@thijsjong]

A muslim woman has more opertunities in a non-Muslim country. Nuff said!

[@evangoss5673]

Why does it matter that she wore a hijab. You are judging her based off of the fact she wore a hijab. In the middle east, you have an argument, but she lives in America. She is not oppressed.

[@sawanarora2627]

mustachecuber "her mom had to adjust her hijab inbetween her practice sessions so she can stick to her religion" that there is called oppression

[@Thishandleistakentryanotherone]

Sawan Arora now that she's an adult woman living in the USA do you think she'd still wear it if she doesn't want to!

[@ceskaKD]

Thank u so much,vox! I'm soo proud of her 😍

[@scetzy1181]

Why are you proud of her. She didn't do anything important for the world.

[@gavin9800]

I love some grade A race baiting

[@johndoejr.2415]

Vox = AntiAmerican, one world Soros' schill.

It's a shame that she had to walk around surrounded by bodyguards in what seems to be her own hometown, according to the last picture. I wish her more success in her future.

[@josiahmartuscello8843]

Hey Vox, how many muslim rights videos are you going to make? I'm counting around ten that are devoid of any real content. Why don't you make some about Middle Eastern people who AREN'T religious and are being persecuted in their native countries for their lack of belief. There's plenty of that going on, and plenty of real news that should be coming from that.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Josiah Martuscello This video series is about defending Muslim Americans in a post-9/11 world-and there's plenty of content. Why don't YOU make that video series you're suggesting?

[@josiahmartuscello8843]

Because I'm not part of a media organization. I don't create content on this platform. I'm just saying that for a news group who claims to 'cut through the noise' and also deals with events happening on an international scale, this seems to be noise that's been taking up a large part of Vox's videos. Basically, I think it's being given greater credence than necessary for a new organization of this scale.

[@josiahmartuscello8843]

Especially when so many of the videos are so focused on hijabs. It seems like a petty issue in comparison to other things going on in the community.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Josiah Martuscello There are enough videos about the troubled Middle East out there. VOX just wants to tell a more positive story about Muslims. Simple as that.

[@JazzyCast]

I'm here from Middle east and y'all already manipulating enough facts here to think we are victims thank you. This content is great why can't you accept it, you should ask that to yourself please.

[@anonymous2181]

Be honest, we all come for the comments.

[@madisonbadger9454]

I don't get the hijab. I don't want to sound rude or ignorant. If you are a proud woman why would you hide yourself?

[@midas8009]

To each their own, huh?

[@kellypham6963]

Madison Badger because it's a sign of devotion to their religion and she's not hiding herself

[@kixxalot]

Madison Badger If you are a proud, rational woman and you honestly studied islam a bit, you would want nothing to do with it, much less cover yourself up with a hijab. Usually it's conforming to a group, using the hijab as a symbol to signal how 'virtuous' and accepting of the group norm you are. In many muslim countries women barely have a choice: either cover up or be harrassed/raped. For some women in the west without muslim heritage, I think it just makes them feel special. Perhaps this lady just sees the hijab as a cost effective alternative to pricey weaves :)

[@Yous0147]

Its about modesty really. Womens hair can be a powerful symbol in society, and some would rather cover it for it to not affect them in a social setting. Its the same thing as actively wanting to dress less provocatively in general, maybe because you dont like certain types of attention or because youd like an even playing field when talking with others around you, especially of the other sex. It should always be, and usually is, a choice regardless

[@radudracula7867]

Madison Badger I don't know, why would you put on clothes.

[@spazzdineveryway]

This is awesome. She is a symbol of true American freedom.

[@scetzy1181]

Aren't Hijabs discriminating towards women?

[@midas8009]

Dude chill you're all over the comments

[@Daniel_Abraham1099]

Scetzy yes they are, which makes vox complete idiots

[@radudracula7867]

Scetzy it keeps their modesty, it's not discrimination.

[@Naebryn]

Aren't dresses too?

[@sudmuck]

It IS discrimination, only women are (in some cases forced) required to wear it, Why do women have to cover their hair but men don't? I support freedom of choice but it's a stupid rule made up by misogynistic men who had harems of underage sex slaves.

[@ryanreed3003]

Vox, stop focusing on her hijab. It's not the hijab that's Important, it's her talent.

[@artski09]

but she lost badly

[@ryanreed3003]

Sanguinius Then they shouldn't be focusing on her at all.

[@dontignorewatchme5851]

Sanguinius getting a bronze is losing badly? not everyone gets medals. dont just think of gold

[@zaknd449]

So I guess any video that has anything to do with Islam now gets all the hate. But why?

[@3lo0osal79]

As a female muslim im so proud of her💜

[@CD-123]

miss Saudi Arabia in hijab and bikini....beutiful

[@firesfromheaven]

Don't say that being a woman stops you from being an athlete please.

[@photoslicethis9157]

Can I just ask why did the video need to be made? It's not a breaking news thing, it's not brave it's just it hasn't happened before. If anyone wanted to know this we would research this there is no need for a video.

[@ItzFuzionMC]

How polite the comments are.

[@akmalhisyam9829]

Fusion what to do..so many negative people comment here sad

[@thejackass8]

ok?

[@gontortvMilenial]

Thank you for this amazing video

[@joeysparetti7276]

Here we go with the islam Trojan horse. That's all that cult is, a Trojan horse.

[@midas8009]

Yeah, so is christianity, and any religion you put on the table.

[@Dan1elAndrade]

If that's what makes her happy, cool :) Let's give the freedom to wear whatever they want to the rest of women in the world :D

[@zolamastrike]

Ban her

[@Meme_Man-]

zolamastrike Nom

[@zolamastrike]

anyone who wishes to critise me, I'm a Muslim myself so if you disagree with me, you're racist and have to check your privilege

[@zolamastrike]

go ahead ban me. you think I was standing in line trying to get into a country run by the fat joker? screw you, you libetard

[@animationparmar5607]

Invigorate it takes only few seconds to make a hate comment on Muslims

[@zolamastrike]

yeah sure conservatives are not human. This way of thinking made you lose the election

[@woofian]

Inspiring. You go girl!

[@Santa5125]

The liberal media....

[@mandylou4]

Thank you vox for this great series!

[@eecho_o]

why doesn't vox make a second channel named Vox:Muslims?

[@shinobee3126]

yes pls id watch that

[@ridahamid9386]

Spooder Man The 5th THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STANDING UP FOR YOUR MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS!! MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU!

[@yadfaraidoon9977]

Blurry face he was being sarcastic lol

[@ngdj999]

Proud of her, happy for her, she's an amazing black muslim woman!

[@finndolan8002]

First

[@midas8009]

Yeah, you're indeed the first one

[@S.B1989]

I love this serie and i love this woman!

[@henrythomsen01]

The only reason she wore the hijab was to get attention

[@ryukemadao]

Henry Thomsen no dude she's a muslim she have to were it to protect her self and her beauty. she's not forced to were it , she chose to

[@kixxalot]

Ryuke Madao Protect herself from what?

[@ryukemadao]

From everything. From the strangers from anyone who may harassed her from being rape. To protect her beauty. In every country in the world their is rape and women harassment.

[@kixxalot]

Ryuke Madao Unlike in many muslim countries, in the west women don't need to wear a hijab as protection against harrassment or rape.

[@ryukemadao]

Every country in the world got these kind of problem

[@bayleemohamedali8871]

Absolutely love all these videos and the empowerment you get while watching these Muslim videos!

[@worfoz]

youtube empowers, it's so much better than your quran....

[@slayermate07]

first but hopefully the last now that trump is president.

[@sicgc7658]

I like these videos, it shows the truth behind Islam, rather than idealise it nor put other religions down.

[@Swegaming92]

beautiful message from beautiful woman

[@tibodeclercq2131]

they should ban hijabs, no religion & politics in sports

[@hamishmagill9097]

I assume you want to ban athletes from wearing crosses too. Also sport, politics and religion have always been intertwined. You aren’t going back to the way sport used to be or anything, The Olympics in Ancient Greece were held in honour of Zeus for example, and countries refused to play against South Africa during apartheid.

[@tibodeclercq2131]

@@hamishmagill9097 Get religion out of sports all the way. We live in 2021.

[@hamishmagill9097]

What’s the actual harm with religion in sport, though?

[@tibodeclercq2131]

@@hamishmagill9097 1) It is provocative 2) it affects neutrality on multiple sides 3) it affects integrity 4) it creates polarization 5) It can cause devision 6) it is not the reason people & sponsors spend their money for Not to mention what religions like christianity and islam stand for ....

[@trigaVAL]

When you have been watching Vox's every video for the last year and you notice one day, that you have not subbed yet...

[@zaynabkhan174]

I would love to meet her❤️ I am 11 years old and Muslim I wanna be a basketball player and she makes me feel like I can be one

[@Creeppersharp]

I'm more surprised that she could keep her composure as they gave her medal. I would be excited beyond words.

[@kaino5030]

Adding this to my "Plainly Awesome" playlist

[@VicarMullicule]

Great video! Please, make a video explaining Islam :)

[@jusonn9922]

Its just that her family forced it on to her. She had to do fencing, in order to cover herself, and couldn't do other sports, she might have wanted to do, cuz she wouldn't fit in.

[@nicolas3255]

Wow really the first to wear a hijab! This matters so much to me and affect me so much because I totally care about this random person

[@jdwest34]

I like that she made the Williams comparison. They made a huge impact on tennis and society.

[@notworking6448]

she's so cool

[@takkwin]

The amount of dislikes sadly shows how much prejudice people have against Muslim, this world is full of hate.

[@strikerkhan90]

Man i hate religion but i love this woman and her courage. i am from a muslim family myself living in London

[@drmegaspeed]

Vox , please this is too much, we love them We live with them You Are distinguishing them with this amount of videos.