Being A Muslim Woman In America 🇺🇸

[@Edens2416]

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

[@PeterSantenello]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJTFiX13fpaKa6s

[@adenjamac2296]

Islam is the way and the hijab is a must ? Islam 8s not strange . And this guy , is a not any good

[@1slamExplained]

@@PeterSantenello You should interview the Muslim leonardo DiCaprio aka Abdur Rahman Murphy. He is a youth worker and very well known.

[@الرجلالاسد-ل5ك]

Islam in Iran and among Shiites inIslam in Iran and among Shiites in Iraq is a fake Islam that is not true because it is political and they are a minority. The true Islam is what the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad brought. Iraq is a fake Islam that is not true

[@Repent4JesusChrist]

There is absolutely no truth in izram!absolutely nothing!

[@himkay3211]

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

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

I really hope this guy as Protestants as are most Americans and Shias get to know eachother other and remove misconceptions between them. This brave women being proud muslim women and being Shia is very refreshing. Also Sunni Propaganda machine and Malign influence in American Media and Government Institution must be removed for Shias and Christians to come to terms.

[@kingcobra3854]

Hes so respectful he asks the lady if people walking into a coffee shop are terrorists like wtf? Are you serious?

[@nataliasantenello]

@@kingcobra3854 I already answered you in another comment but will do it here as well. Peter asked it that way to show how it’s totally illogical thinking that all Muslims are terrorist, which a lot of people do think. You can even see it in the comments here

[@jackronky9591]

I think Religion divides people of different religious beliefs after all we all are humans if you take blood from muslim person or Christian Person or any other Religions person its should be red if you promote humanity than other religions then you become a new religion world become more complicated we can not deal with every person so leave it and enjoy openly earn money enjoy sleep repeat 🔁

[@shairsko9360]

@@nataliasantenello I agree totally with you but let’s just say it came out wrong when Peter made that comment and not how it was intended I guess! I like Peter so will give him the benefit of any doubt here! 😬

[@faanengaaw7357]

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”

[@razz-2977]

Wa alaikumussalam❣️

[@ghiaspiracha302]

Faanēngaaw xivxiixxi Head Coverings before entering The Church.....! Does 'God' reside only in Church and on Sundays ? Showing respect to Church and IGNORING your Creator.....the rest of the time ? Perhaps you will take time to contemplate.

[@harrietharlow9929]

The Orthodox the same. I've always covered my head in church. We say "Mir Vsiem" (Peace be with you) and the reply "I dukhovy tvoiemu(" And with your spirit.).

[@faanengaaw7357]

@@ghiaspiracha302 we do not force them if they chose not to though. But we do have Christians who do cover their heads everyday.

[@faanengaaw7357]

@@harrietharlow9929 practically the same.

[@Geebee67]

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 ❤️

[@mmconceicao]

Mashallah, may Allah strengthen you and reward you for this. Well done 😊

[@Geebee67]

@@mmconceicao Amin, thank you sister 💕

[@romantiquortiflah615]

MashaAllah 😇

[@IbrahimHassan-zk1ey]

As Muslim we must follow what ever Allah SWT command us and we don’t care what the people says.

[@makeyyyy7890]

Most Arab women don't want kids by black men

[@sh-df1bb]

You are bringing us all together one video at a time, Peter, introducing us to so many amazing people. Keep up the wonderful work

[@Shadowlanddream]

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.

[@AlhamdulillahiRabbalalameen]

Thank you so much for clarifying this, God bless you 💖 Asalamuwalaikum

[@Shadowlanddream]

@@AlhamdulillahiRabbalalameen Walaikum Salam, your welcome sister

[@Shadowlanddream]

@Benjamin Iota will you kindly give me the location in the Quran of this script? Thanks for your help in this matter.

[@Shadowlanddream]

@Benjamin Iota I ask you for the hadith in which you state. If it is not written in the Quran Benjamin and you cannot give me exact genuine hadith I believe you should read the Quran and become educated in what is written. Again, cultural influence does not teach truth.

[@Shadowlanddream]

@Benjamin Iota you evade my questions, first emplying that there are both Quran and Hadith proof, then only hadith, but you still give no proof, therefore I end this conversation.

[@jacquelinegunstone6147]

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

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

I really hope this guy as Protestants as are most Americans and Shias get to know eachother other and remove misconceptions between them. This brave women being proud muslim women and being Shia is very refreshing. Also Sunni Propaganda machine and Malign influence in American Media and Government Institution must be removed for Shias and Christians to come to terms.

[@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص]

@@bigDaddy-lx9sn America gave the Shiites everything.. It overthrew the rule of Saddam Hussein and the Taliban.. It enabled you to rule Iraq and kill the Sunnis and expel them from their country. Do you have plans to help you in killing the people of Yemen after Syria and Lebanon! Be reconciled with yourselves, the religion of Islam is a religion of peace, not killing and slaughter in the name of Hussein, and al-Hasan among you is innocent.

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

@@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص That's only Sunni propaganda. As Americans have been supporting Saudis and arming them with F 15

[@djemaajones7416]

Thank you ❤✊☮️♥️🌹💫🤲👍☕️☝️🥘🎊de france 🇫🇷 merci

[@spartus56996]

"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 !!

[@StephanoHamez]

Unfortunately religions divide, delude and Control people. Amen.

[@dhdowlad]

@@StephanoHamez Is it religion or race that devides people more?.

[@adenjamac2296]

In Islam we believe and it is those who fear and follow the commandments of Allah that are the best not every one. And the hijab is a must

[@crusadeprince]

you forget the verse before it.

[@adenjamac2296]

@@crusadeprince attention seeking

[@mctourer5549]

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.

[@GRIM_MOD]

Amazing

[@jumatron2060]

👍👍👍

[@happycaffeinatedcouple1930]

Thank you for your message. It was so well put & what you shared is so important for us to remember & to help others realize if they haven't done so yet. Thanks again.

[@menemenb2369]

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).

[@PeterSantenello]

You're right. Thanks for the correction.

[@AlhamdulillahiRabbalalameen]

@@PeterSantenello Asalamuwalaikum Peter, I’d say there isn’t a way to show the Muslim community, but to do it the way you have and are doing a great job of. I’d say this is the viewpoint of this sisters lifestyle, and a few opinions, that’s it. We come from all walks of life alhamdullilah, I’m English, for instance. Come to the Uk, I’d be happy to share my perspective on my religion InshaAllah (not my desires) as an English revert, and how all the things this sister was chasing (like she mentioned, acceptance from society in the way she dresses and looks etc) are (some of) the very things that drove me to Islam ☺️ alhamdullilah.

[@tarrySubstance]

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

[@Yousef.Al-Jazi]

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 😀

[@Aokami11]

And the most loved too

[@MoAli-wm4of]

In Islam the saying goes that the gates of Heaven are at the mothers feet … we only get one, gotta love em while they are around!!!

[@fredrickaappletree3402]

@Benjamin Iota also the respect only extends to “their” mothers not mother’s generally.

[@bfcvcc9650]

@Benjamin Iota I think you do not understand the boundaries and obligations. in Islam having 4 wives is a limitation, meaning you can have a maximum of 4. different from other religions where there is no law on polygamy which means you can marry as many wives as you want. Isn't it clear in the verse that it is permissible to have 4 wives as long as you are able and have a reason behind it all, not only economically and physically but also you must have permission from the first wife, if you reason only because lust is indeed permitted by your wife? look at the history of the world or even the current state of the world, many have many wives and even dozens of wives. What do you think? I think this is a simple and very logical answer

[@bfcvcc9650]

@Benjamin Iota I think the answer is clear. you can look for other answers on the internet without malice and hatred in your heart

[@happycaffeinatedcouple1930]

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. 😊🧡

[@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص]

There are Americans and Britons who are better than most Arabs in explaining Islamic culture, such as: Dr. Laurence Brown and Dr.Tahir Wyatt, Saajid Lipham, Joe Bradford ,Nicholas Pelletier, Yusuf Estes, Sheikh Othman bin Al-Farouq، Shaykh Hasan Somali ،Shariffa Carlo Al Andalusia, Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari Abdur Raheem McCarthy's - ـ Ustaadh Muhammad Tim Humble, Abdur Raheem McCarthy's - Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Dimashqieh ـ Ruba Qewar ، Shaykh Wasim Kempson ، Samuel Sharcher.، Khalid Green . Sheikh Bilal Philips

[@ilhaanf663]

@Benjamin Iota Quran is the completion of jews and Christianity

[@jackienaiditch7965]

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.

[@jaysdangerroom]

She is liberal so she abandoned her faith. Islam religion is hostile towards Christianity if you read Muslim book called the Quran. 109 verses that preaches violence in name of Islam.

[@jackienaiditch7965]

@@jaysdangerroom She has not abandoned her faith. She prays Five times a day. And Muslims are living peacefully in a Christian majority country.

[@amandat7899]

@@jackienaiditch7965 America isn’t a Christian no Christian follow there own book

[@amandat7899]

@@jaysdangerroom you mad she isn’t a democrat lol I’m a Muslim and I am so not a democrat

[@paralelsuniverse9345]

@@jaysdangerroom yeah the hell you mean america isnt christian country you can go tell to the vatican if you want

[@KristieBr1991]

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.

[@มะสารีนัน]

❤❤

[@sophysofff3723]

Yes they are they respect all religion and ppl but they keep being fight and never accepted from the others certainly Cristian ..today I've seen how a Cristian person with a chanel that pretend to be ex Muslim and now he is spreading how much bad and awful Muslim are!!! I was really having tears how they just do all this just to prove that Islam is wrong and Muslim ppl are bad😢😢😢😢

[@dunkirchen1940]

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!

[@annespurlock1255]

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.

[@mountaindew3201]

Not just the media. Many Muslim immigrants don’t assimilate into European society. There’s a difference being a Muslim in the Muslim world. Rola tried to explain best without any biases which I like. Many Muslims don’t do this and aré deniers to the outsiders and what I mean by that non-muslims

[@mohamedibrahim2012]

@@mountaindew3201 yea you want us to get christians name like the jews back then.

[@annespurlock1255]

@Lilman Yellow there are also people who claim to be Christian that do the same thing and worse. People who behave in the manner in the name of their religion are not true followers of said religion.

[@shineykurian5585]

@Farhan Ibn Mahmud Women can not refuse sex from her husband? I am Assyrian Orthodox Christian from Alberta, Canada and women are as allowed to refuse sexual activity. Men are not in control of that. That is complete patriarchy, not religion. We are spiritual being and deserve respect as humans, especially when it comes to physical intimacy. What if the husband is sexually aggressive or overly sexual. What if she is on her menstrual cycle? That is considered unholy. Also certain intimate acts are prohibited in Islam, yet some Muslim men engage in this. I have studied Islam and I know many Muslims, many, men and women do not follow their faith background. Everyone c as n practice what they choose but realize many religions are based on patriarchy

[@harrietharlow9929]

I lived in Dearborn in the early 80s and my landlord was a wonderful Muslim man. Every Friday night my landlord's daughter would knock on the door and hand me a plate piled high with wonderful Lebanese food. The part of Dearborn where I lived was heavily Muslim and I always felt very safe there. If I was ever to return to Michigan, I would consider moving there again.

[@Ahmed-pf3lg]

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

[@TheMessage2022]

Islam is like 4th subject for them

[@mamashanshan2772]

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

[@king1pak]

Hi pretty how are you 🙂

[@iramanhaider284]

Literally 😇

[@imenkhalil9194]

@@king1pak احترم نفسك واحترم الاخرين عيب عليك

[@kellybob66]

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.

[@mariemunzar6474]

What does him liking Trump have to do with it?

[@QariAhsanullahMujahid]

Assalamualaikum

[@toddspringett7547]

@@mariemunzar6474 If you're asking that question you really haven't been listening to Trump

[@mariemunzar6474]

@@toddspringett7547 Trump fought against isis, isis was killing both muslims and christians. And he does not think all muslims are terrorists

[@sophysofff3723]

Yes İslam and Muslim ppl are respectful and Islam accept all other ppl religions.. we never judge or insults other religions it is forbidden in our religion but they keep being fight and never accepted from the others certainly Cristian ..today I've seen how a Cristian person with a chanel that pretend to be ex Muslim and now he is spreading how much bad and awful Muslim are!!! I was really having tears how they just do all this just to prove that Islam is wrong and Muslim ppl are bad😢😢😢😢

[@RJSAMCRO]

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

[@jeffmpvd7689]

The problem is US culture has become so divisive. Too much media making $$$ spewing out poison every day to get people riled up.

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

I really hope this guy as Protestants as are most Americans and Shias get to know eachother other and remove misconceptions between them. This brave women being proud muslim women and being Shia is very refreshing. Also Sunni Propaganda machine and Malign influence in American Media and Government Institution must be removed for Shias and Christians to come to terms.

[@aa-xv7tb]

If only this was true, sadly their is people out there who'll be jealous of you living an overall better and cleaner life than them, especially when it comes too Muslims

[@RJSAMCRO]

@@aa-xv7tb I will never understand the reason people hate. We are all humans we are all here to live our lives how we want and if your a good person then that is all that really matters to me. I don't give two red nickels about your race, where your from or anything else if you are kind to me I am going to be kind to you. End of Story for me

[@m_d1905]

@@RJSAMCRO People hate because humans are tribal beings and it's instinctive to fear the unknown. Unknown for many 1000s of years has been dangerous. I think the more we interact with other cultures the better we will get. Especially if we teach our children to be better to others than we are.

[@fm.masesi]

@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.

[@camaro6810]

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.

[@dawncawthra3519]

💙💙💙

[@Tomtoptuts]

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.

[@lindatannock]

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. 💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jambouh8575]

I bet you had “ naofara coffee shop “ in mind when you wrote that comment.

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

Linda, What do you remember of your trip in Syria? How were the people, and the places? It breaks my heart to see what has happened to this historic country in the last couple years 😓

[@mmirzamd]

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.

[@MsLeanneO]

Exactly! I’d love to see some black, white and desi Muslims.. ect on here. There is a major difference between culture and religion.

[@Hi5Ripon]

So what if India is claimed to have the highest muslim population or many leaders were non-arabs? You're forgetting about different sects and fiqahs

[@boykekp]

True. Biggest Muslim country in the world is Indonesia (biggest 4th most population in the world, after China, India, and United States). 86.7% of the population is Muslim (273 million population).

[@SimonZimmermann82]

And it's still got a problem with serious extremist

[@boykekp]

@@SimonZimmermann82 I know. That's why I love living in Connecticut. Southern states and Midwest states still full of white extremists.

[@yugiohpacker]

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

[@litesronno1shome]

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

[@scsmith4604]

Especially for the teachers

[@deeqaalii4313]

I would not go that far as he said at one point that the lady with full niqab may have no tolerance toward a jew compaired to a non hijab waring muslim women. That is just judging someone based on their clothing mixed with the maine steam media's false naratives, not to mention when he compaired people saying Allahu Akbar to Hitler using swastika.

[@mysteriousjz]

You or anybody shouldn't need help to dispel "preconceived" impressions. Average Intelligent human beings learn themselves from self observations and experience rather than being dictated "preconceived" mindset.

[@julieshelley9251]

Well agreed doll, people in USA are so ignorant

[@litesronno1shome]

@@julieshelley9251 Thank You, we try

[@anyastewart4206]

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!

[@king1pak]

Hi how are you pretty 😀

[@RelindaPuspita]

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.

[@paralelsuniverse9345]

Yg penting solat 5 waktu

[@maheshacharya4810]

Hello everyone, I read many comments please say here ALHAMDULLIHA

[@waqqashanafi]

​@@paralelsuniverse9345 yg penting minum air 2 liter sehari

[@eatme8943]

@@waqqashanafi yang penting nafas dan bersyukur bisa idup.

[@Savantastic]

semakin lama semakin aneh ini reply

[@beanblossom21]

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

[@rayray0313]

Love this video. Rola needs her own channel!

[@SOKTAUBOLATV]

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

[@9099-w4n]

People who dont pray five times a day are not muslims.

[@rifkyandika3728]

Karena kurangnya ilmu agama dan iman, tapi semuanya disini memiliki proses, saya harap semuanya yang berproses akan berakhir dengan baik

[@SOKTAUBOLATV]

@@9099-w4n even in turkey where more than 90% are muslims, many of them are not praying 5 times a day (according to a friend who is living there), but they preserve their islamic value like eating halal food and still know about taharah (keeping themselves from dirtyness)

[@SOKTAUBOLATV]

@@rifkyandika3728 iya mas bener, masih berproses

[@ahlulsuffiyah4888]

@@9099-w4n Only God can declare that.

[@muktadaalasady779]

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

[@ihs51]

She is a liberated Muslim woman so don't expect much Islamic knowledge

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

She didn't expect him wanting to go to a mosque?

[@ihs51]

@@jeffkardosjr.3825 A scarf can be with her either in her car on bag

[@ye23.]

English isnt her first language maybe she didnt know what he meant because that comment was confusing

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

@UC3pnRrpSPSDJNTCfr2kC84g Why? Because I simply speculate that she didn't intend to go to a mosque? What's idiotic about that?

[@robleluuqlev7203]

One thing I personally like Peter is that he is personally asking questions and he is fully engaged and focused and that’s really important content because it’s fresh and comes straight from the heart ❤️

[@eieghn]

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?

[@ummiramli6554]

Too cool !

[@lazydreamzzz7498]

Thanks for providing my work break entertainment on Monday’s Peter!

[@Jean2235177]

I'm eyeing that tabooleh and drooling. It looked so good. One of my favorites. Thank you Rola and Donald for your candor. ❤️

[@atqmra13]

I was too. That looked amazing

[@adia8040]

i dint understand what nationality Donald is

[@mezdrums]

Thank you Rola and Peter - these documentaries should be part of the school curriculum. We need more cross-culture open discussions like this. The respect and vulnerability you show eachother is a beautiful and heartwarming thing. Keep making awesome videos and you will continue to make a huge difference ❤

[@AlhamdulillahiRabbalalameen]

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 🤲🏼✌🏼

[@imawormbeforeiamman6052]

Your body, your choice. But some lunatics force the teachings on others

[@user28221]

Yes. Her opinion about wearing niqab is her personal opinion and doesn't reflect the true teachings of Islam. There are many Muslims who do not believe in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad or think his teachings had been misinterpreted etc..etc. It all comes down to your Imaan. If you really believe in Allah and the prophets, you can always make Do'a and ask that Allah will guide you in the right path. Allah gives us brain to allow us to think. I pray that she will come back to the right path one day... inshaa Allah.

[@harrietharlow9929]

Although Christian, I wear niqab (long story) and while all women, Muslimahs and non, are free to decide for themselves. I feel that many just don't see the blessings in wearing niqab, which is sad. I feel very blessed when wearing it, and as a recluse by nature, I love that it allows me to maintain purdah.

[@theenlightenedone1283]

@@harrietharlow9929 👍🏻 I'm glad that CORONA did a good job with the Mask thing otherwise they wouldn't have respected the niqab / veil

[@ye23.]

Exactly im non-hijabi and I dont like what she said about niqabis. If women want to wear it thats their choice

[@waynem7186]

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.

[@Robbigs]

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.

[@ceilconstante7813]

The winters are great in Florida but a part of my heart always remains in Dearborn! I loved seeing the drive through east and west Dearborn and down neighborhood streets and the walk through Ford Field. The social life of meeting friends in cafes, pastry shops and restaurants in a non drinking culture is really nice.

[@lat.k3189]

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

[@keshiaw8470]

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!!

[@harrietharlow9929]

I lived in Dearborn in the 1980s and loved it. If I ever move back toi the Detroit area, Dearborn would be at the top of the list for a neighborhood to move back to.

[@mcuz2164]

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.

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

I really hope this guy as Protestants as are most Americans and Shias get to know eachother other and remove misconceptions between them. This brave women being proud muslim women and being Shia is very refreshing. Also Sunni Propaganda machine and Malign influence in American Media and Government Institution must be removed for Shias and Christians to come to terms.

[@m_d1905]

@@bigDaddy-lx9sn America isn't a theocracy like certain Muslim countries. Religion doesn't play as big a role in US government because of the separation of church and state. People should get to know each other to prevent so many misunderstandings I agree.

[@ArtZasadny]

I agree with you 100%! We moved to Dearborn from Wyandotte a month ago and we love it and the people!

[@WeyardWiz]

@@ArtZasadny Welcome! I lived in Dearborn for 15 years, went in a trip to LA with my friends...HATED IT, couldn't wait to get back to Dearborn lol Downtown LA is nasty asf!

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Yea but this doesn’t jive with the whole ‘immigrants are taking all our jobs’ narrative … in the case of Muslims/Arabs in the US, often times they are the ones opening and expanding businesses, creating jobs …

[@jamilch1184]

Starting the vlog with elissa’s song was everything

[@sami23alarabi]

dude, that was my favorite part hahahah I love Elissa

[@orange_car155]

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

[@user-zc3tn2we1g]

As a muslim: yes. Unfortunately people only hear want they want to hear.

[@iekha_triples7718]

Yeah it's a must, only certain people can see woman without hijab like her husband and her children.. But yeah, back again it's private matter if they want to wear hijab or not... I just hope they will stop advertise as if it's okay to not wear hijab.... From someone who can't change her profile pict....

[@GGora]

You are all wrong. And uneducated/ brainwashed. “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. The only scarf translation talks about covering chests and neck referring to specific clothing which Arabian women used to wear while NOT covering their bust! 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.

[@alitubealt6185]

Yes but hijab is a general word. Hijab is mandatory but the headscarf is a version of a hijab. Hijab is the same thing as modesty. Maybe you don’t wear headscarf. But are modest in a different way

[@GGora]

@@alitubealt6185 no. Read my comment again. Covering hair for women is NOT mandatory according to Koran! Stop w your backward uneducated traditional propaganda. Tradition isn’t a law. It is not a religious mandate. Educate yourself. I posted the scholarly view.

[@hadidshah2011]

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 .

[@hadidshah2011]

@Benjamin Iota Allah says that whoever will not accept him . Then he will give punihsment to him . He does not specify any particular religion .

[@hadidshah2011]

@Benjamin Iota its your view about islam . U di'nt read quran . Thats why u dont know many things .

[@hadidshah2011]

@Benjamin Iota Allah did not order us to kill jews or chtistians for no reason . Allah orders us to be kind with everybody .

[@hadidshah2011]

@Benjamin Iota if u beleive in that then u should be a muslim otherwise u should not be worried about the beleives of islam . Christians also say that no one will succeed in the next life until they accept jesus as son of god and all that . So now it is also a negative part of christianity??? What would u say on this

[@hadidshah2011]

@Benjamin Iota then u should listen to your heart . I hope Allah give u (,as well as me ) hidayat .

[@cloakedbook]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful picture of Detroit!!

[@shamspuri2493]

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

[@nayashams6845]

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.

[@manithor7572]

naya shams; why didn’t you stay in your shariah implemented country then since you love it so much? Canada is DA’RUL HARB and its haram to live in da’rul harb countries in Islamic conception!

[@khadramaxamedw0778]

Masha allah I live in somalia 🇸🇴 and Ilove religion thank you 🥰

[@gshrdy5415]

i hate all religions, they are bad for humanity , they are bad more times than good, religions make you hurt and kill others, I can prove this point.

[@steemerxaxon1643]

WHY... is the Number 5 for the times to 🙏 PRAY?

[@turagsarder8867]

Mashallah sister

[@jenniferfernandez4487]

Thank you for sharing. Hearing her side of things was eye-opening. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@livinginparallel]

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.

[@gimmelicorice]

Mashallah. I have it quite exactly like you. I’m a convert in Eastern Europe since 8 years.

[@m_d1905]

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.

[@juliettesthoughts1031]

She and her husband are lovely people.😊

[@bigDaddy-lx9sn]

I really hope this guy as Protestants as are most Americans and Shias get to know eachother other and remove misconceptions between them. This brave women being proud muslim women and being Shia is very refreshing. Also Sunni Propaganda machine and Malign influence in American Media and Government Institution must be removed for Shias and Christians to come to terms.

[@king1pak]

Hi how are you 😀

[@shahbazkhan-pv1co]

Love you Peter from Pakistan. Man the stories you share are really informative love ya

[@theguyver4934]

If you want non Muslims to learn and respect your religion and we should do the same for others and I'm saying that as a Pakistani Muslim

[@AuntJoanieBaloney]

Thank you, Peter, I learn so much from your videos.

[@tnt598]

You always amaze me with your clips and tours around the world. Please, I want to see you in Saudi Arabia again. Thank you for your honesty and professionalism. May God reward you for the good

[@plumber802]

Thank you for this insightful video Peter. Rola and her hubby are great Americans!

[@Zazinombirs]

Sis Rola...may Allah ease everything for you,your family.. your friends..your beloved ..🧡 ukhwah from Malaysia

[@tracybradshaw9867]

Excellent video! Thank you for bringing out that no one nationality is bad! We are all human beings and deserving of respect and kindness!

[@hussainashraf5179]

look who is talking🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MolonLabe-1776]

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.

[@HotPeridot2]

It was wonderful hearing Rola explain so much - I'm enjoying this series of the Muslim populations. It is great you're doing this.

[@susanheinemann3237]

I find your coverage incredible ly fair and reasonable . thanks for working hard to show orthodox so fairly. No one else that I know of has gotten into satmar!!

[@timduffy6764]

Interesting and refreshing thank you

[@vetald1979]

Great video. Thanks for doing this and open up different cultures, views, problems, good things.

[@dhanyalmahmood5878]

I like the video and keep up the great work love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@rtdpoe620]

what an insightful look into modern Islamic culture in America. Really enjoying these videos involving the Detroit area

[@sha5061]

Watching your channel from Malaysia..

[@momomst2013]

I love her no matter what she looks like .... he never leaves prayer .. The importance of prayer because the first question from God when you die in the grave is about prayer .. Secondly ... over time with the act of prayer it can change a hard heart into a soft one can change yourself for the better up to wholehearted obedience ❤

[@maesalam]

Thank you for presenting Arab Muslims Americas in this real diverse way. Rula is very articulate and deep. My respect to both of you.

[@ABD-pr4xm]

very interesting episode as usual Peter !, I really like your guest attitude she's very warm and intelligent too :)

[@seattlegirl2077]

Thank you Rola for sharing your thoughts.

[@zhelko]

i truly enjoyed listening to Rola and you. What an intelligent and fun conversation.

[@VOTEDCUO]

15:18 The greatest real estate ad ever 🤣

[@Jean2235177]

I saw that and I busted out laughing. 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@mohammedshafiqulislam7334]

😂don't get divorced. Just buy a bigger house.

[@aroobakhan7446]

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 😊

[@carwofat1901]

I agree, that was a little immature. I would understand if an individual didn't know anything about Islam, but that comment along with the wording seemed a bit off🤔🤔

[@madybaca6425]

I was just seeing that part when I saw your comment, couldn't agree more with you. I wished she could be more open about it as she is a Muslim herself.

[@UmmeAdil2949]

He wanted to know her view if she would befriend a niqabi as she herself doesn't wear it. But her answer was truly disappointing. Segregating the niqabi just coz of what she wears is what people of other religions are doing to Muslims but a Muslim doing the same thing is really sad.

[@mikidias]

@@UmmeAdil2949 Very sad, disrespectful and disgusting 👎🏻 🤢 🤮

[@ilhaanf663]

I felt the same

[@westlisbon6307]

So.much more genuine than the other videos

[@lappingmatch]

I’m not sure if Peter loved the conversation or food more at times, but it made me want to visit Dearborn!

[@gmariet1391]

What a blessing it is meeting all these people through you ! ♥️🌿😊

[@mohammedismail3499]

Looking forward to the rest of the series Peter. Respect to your interviewees, Muslims are diverse and Arabs have their culture imbued in what is understood as Islam today. Fair enough for the outsider to confuse the 2.

[@koachkelly1843]

Great job, Rola! ❤

[@muneebshafique]

I am a Muslim from Pakistan & believe me, you are doing a great job by sharing awareness about Islam and Muslims in the US and throughout the world so Islamophobia can be countered with the reality check. Keep it up, Peter!

[@Tonyx.yt.]

you call it islamophobia i call it common sense

[@antoniousai1989]

At a certain point, you have to realize that some of your values are incompatible. The US is a lassè fairer society, but there are many countries in which some of your rules are ridiculous and inhumane. Halal butchery shops are ridiculous. And I don't trust people that I can't recognize from their faces in the street.

[@fikrinuman954]

I found Peter Santenello's videos more informative, more entertaining than the main stream TV programs.

[@joelaugustine168]

ROM AUGUSTINE here just Loved the conversation which gave me a smile on my face 😊 thanks Peter Santenello thanks 👍 very much enjoyed the vidok bye everyone

[@arslanrana186]

One of the best ones, Peter! Lola is amazing ! That’s the side of the Muslims hardly on tv

[@lat.k3189]

Yes Rola is great! 👍🏽

[@BeastAli346]

Man watching these videos is way better than watching stupid fake news or movies. Keep it up bro I’m really enjoying it.🤣

[@feketestefan]

Thank you for your videos Peter, you rock!

[@مقارنات_الجيوش]

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

[@impossibledrms]

Elegant, well spoken, grounded, pretty.

[@samudrapasifik2697]

There are many Muslim women like Rola in Indonesia.Many Muslim women here actually wear the hijab because of the trend,but over time they become comfortable and get used to the hijab. If you look at the 2000s, not many women wore hijab.

[@eddiegomez4633]

Educational what you are doing, also need to add you got some balls of steel getting in some places, keep the good work and God be with you.

[@gshrdy5415]

Going to detroit city itself is not safe all the time, Dearborn is good.

[@doraemonfan4288]

Thanks for sharing👍 Great job

[@89mria]

I love this episode. And this woman, Rola, so benign and modest. I loved the peace in the mosque. I feel grateful to be a Muslim. Alhamdolilah. May Allah guide all those who are seeking. ❤

[@mdmdwha]

Thank you for your nice and respectful videos!

[@sayeedakhtar8647]

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".

[@aa-xv7tb]

Yes I agree from personal experience with Arab and black Muslims i have noticed many do not eat even eat halal forget everything else

[@mmconceicao]

Perfectly said.

[@aa-xv7tb]

@Benjamin Iota Vegetarian options, if you live In the UK, US, Canada as an example Halal food is extremely easy too get. There is many halal butcher shops you can buy halal meat from, however you'll regularly see Arabs going too McDonald's and other places like that.

[@romantiquortiflah615]

💯💯💯💯💯sureeeee...very true

[@hebamedhat5502]

Well said 👍

[@sooofresh6413]

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

[@taposherabeya7857]

Agreed and she also seems arrogant and had pride. Her father educated her and they are academics. Oh and the people in diaspora are not educated 1st generation. She also mentioned Ramadan about calories and family time. She shakes his hand and sits next to a strange man. So very liberal.

[@bones6554]

@@taposherabeya7857 She's a second generation and in the upper middle class. Most immigrants are not as successful as her family.

[@taposherabeya7857]

@@bones6554 don’t care what she is we treat everyone with some sort of human decency and respect

[@bones6554]

@@taposherabeya7857 In a fantasy world you are correct but we live in the real world. She looks down on that part of the city and it's residents.

[@taposherabeya7857]

@@bones6554 it’s because her family taught her to. Everyone looks down on people and everyone looks up to people but it’s how you show and your actions towards it. Your right it is a fantasy world May Allah guide us to what is better Ameen

[@kristinamastroianni1930]

Being born American, I have learned more about Freedom, and Land of Opportunities by immigrants who have settled here than from my own culture. Thank you, for making your videos.

[@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص]

The truth has two sides .. You can see the reasons for living Dr. Laurence Brown and American rapper Motaa Bell in Saudi Arabia, you will understand the other side.

[@PureGingerify]

Peter you a should interview the people of Northern Ireland, both sides of the community both Protestant and Catholic and everyone else. I’d love to see what you think.

[@AmrHussein1805]

Love the depth of your interviews