Questions and Answers
What was Randa Abdel-Fattah doing on the evening of September 11, 2001?
She was in her bedroom when she heard her father say something about two planes crashing in New York.
How did Randa Abdel-Fattah's colleagues react to her at the law firm the next morning?
They stormed down the hallway and asked her 'Why did they do it?'
What happened to Randa Abdel-Fattah's individuality after the 9/11 attacks?
She became seen as part of a 'racialised collective of Muslims'.
How many anti-terror laws were enacted in Australia after the 9/11 attacks?
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What did the Alfred Deakin Institute's study find about the impact of anti-terror legislation on Muslims?
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What happened to Mohamed Kamer Nizamdeen in 2018?
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Why did Randa Abdel-Fattah's colleagues approach her in the hallway the morning after the 9/11 attacks?
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How have Muslims in Australia been affected by the 9/11 attacks?
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What was Sara Mansour's feeling towards the association of 'Muslim' and 'terrorist' after 9/11?
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What was Ellen Osman's initial perception of Islam after 9/11?
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What was the only thing Ellen Osman heard about Islam in reference to after 9/11?
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What accusation was made against Ahmad Karanouh after 9/11?
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What motivated Ahmad Karanouh to run for council?
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What did Sara Mansour start in 2013?
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Why did Sara Mansour feel the need to prove herself after 9/11?
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What common theme is present in the experiences of Sara Mansour, Ellen Osman, and Ahmad Karanouh after 9/11?
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Study Notes
Impact of 9/11 on Muslims in Australia
- Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Muslim born in Australia to Palestinian and Egyptian parents, experienced a sudden shift in how she was perceived by others after 9/11.
- She was questioned by colleagues about the attacks, and suddenly felt like she was seen as part of a "racialised collective of Muslims".
Anti-Terror Laws and Surveillance
- After 9/11, Australia enacted 82 anti-terror laws, more than any other Western country.
- A study found that these laws led to the "over-surveillance of Muslims", making them feel untrusted and viewed as potential terror suspects.
Personal Experiences of Muslims in Australia
- Sara Mansour, a young Muslim woman, felt the need to prove that she was a "good Muslim" and not planning to do anything harmful.
- Ellen Osman, who converted to Islam in 2020, initially associated Islam with terrorism and violence due to media narratives.
- Ahmad Karanouh, a Lebanese-born kebab shop owner, was falsely accused of celebrating the 9/11 attacks and later became the mayor of Coonamble to show his appreciation for the community.
Legacy of 9/11
- 20 years on, many Muslims in Australia are still trying to heal from the damage caused by the 9/11 attacks.
- The attacks led to Islamophobia and the association of Muslims with terrorism, which many Muslims are still working to counter.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah, an Australian Muslim, recounts her experience of learning about the 9/11 attacks and how it affected her life. The quiz explores her personal story and its connection to the global event.