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An online publication of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason University

Islam in public life

Islamophobia in the Classroom: Memories of a Muslim Student

By Zeyneb Sayilgan  //  December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Being bullied in school is a painful experience. When this injury is inflicted by teachers, though, it reaches another level. Your trust in adults who are supposed to nurture, guide and protect you is fundamentally…

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