ABSTRACT
In the aftermath of San Bernardino, Muslim Americans felt frustrated at being held responsible for the actions of other Muslims. Young Muslims in Boston and Dublin have been living amidst the fight against 'terrorism' in countries where Islamophobia, by many measures, has been historically high. Omar was also not as forthright about 'Islamic supremacy' as Haq, who had claimed that Islam is the only 'true religion'. On a more personal level, maintaining a beard is an important part of Omar's Salafist identity. Maliq remembered his childhood days, when Catholic women had worn veils, and seemed to yearn for more modesty in Ireland. American identity is an issue that Humayun felt strongly about because, in his view, the United States is the best country in the world for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Muslims. Interfaith and intrafaith dialogue are about building healthier relationships among people of different and similar faiths in order to work together for the common good.
