#CanYouHearUsNow: Muslim women respond to Trump’s Khan statement
Muslim women are flooding Twitter with the hashtag #CanYouHearUsNow in response to Donald Trump’s statements about Ghazala Khan’s silence at the DNC.
My voice is strong and I've advocated for women for years. #CanYouHearUsNow
— Fatima Salaam (@gowomenglobal) August 1, 2016
I am a single mother who finished her PhD and am now an education researcher @Harvard. Didn't get here by staying quiet! #CanYouHearUsNow
— Mariam Durrani (@mariamdurrani) August 1, 2016
I'm an outspoken, Muslim female journalist because I'm tired of mainstream media defaming, misrepresenting & silencing us. #CanYouHearUsNow
— Rowaida Abdelaziz (@Rowaida_Abdel) August 1, 2016
The Central on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) came up with the idea following the backlash Trump received for implying that Khan hadn’t been “allowed” to speak, due to her faith. CAIR sought to show who Muslim women are and how they speak out.
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32 year old muslim FEMALE radiologist. My words actually save lives, like when i describe a cancer, unlike yours, donald. #CanYouHearUsNow
— shameem a (@emailshameem) August 1, 2016
Leading these Muslim men in a discussion about religion, atheism, & Muslim Identities #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/PSTv0XrCXc
— Hind Makki (@HindMakki) August 1, 2016
Muslim women "not allowed to speak?" I gave a @TEDTalks and got a standing ovation. #CanYouHearUsNowhttps://t.co/iggExDBXzD
— Dalia Mogahed (@DMogahed) August 1, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump This is me, giving a talk at @Georgetown. Do I look oppressed to you? #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/NVVMJDbnlJ
— Rim-Sarah Alouane (@RimSarah) August 1, 2016
The women involved shared their achievements and examples of exactly how they don’t say silent, with many challenging the Republican candidate about the strength of his own achievements in relation to theirs.
I'm not silent when ISIS tries to hijack my religion. I replace their hatred with love & doughnuts. #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/8KtnJtHRLx
— Mona Haydar (@mona_haydar) August 1, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump I'm a #humanrights scholar, trying to make sure rights & freedoms are protected. What did you do? #CanYouHearUsNow
— Rim-Sarah Alouane (@RimSarah) August 1, 2016
I'm a female Muslim lawyer.4 generations of women writers,doctors,lawyers in familyDon't dare say Muslim women don't speak!#CanYouHearUsNow
— Sumbal Naqi (@ssnaqi) August 1, 2016
I train young peace activists on effective advocacy using storytelling, media & social media #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/6e7GWq3vG6
— rabia chaudry (@rabiasquared) August 1, 2016
My husband @MohamedBenTazi is my biggest supporter, loves my loud voice & is always encouraging me to speak truth to power #CanYouHearUsNow
— Alia Salem (@aliarsalem) August 1, 2016
I'm an organizer, activist, public servant fighting 4 dignity & respect. Pretty much Wonder Woman. #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/0kjIX4p3tN
— Faiza N. Ali (@faiza_n_ali) August 1, 2016
Me when @realDonaldTrump said Muslim women weren't allowed to talk. #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/nhwBy1vmCg
— Lady Hannah Alkadi (@hannahalkadi) August 1, 2016
#CanYouHearUsNow As a politics professor I lecture to many silent men, because I'm the expert in the room. @DMogahedpic.twitter.com/hdALjyVXj8
— Dalia Fahmy (@DaliaFFahmy) August 1, 2016
Others pointed to the many successful women who happen to be Muslim.
We have been heads of state, presidents of entire countries before it was a thing in the United States. #CanYouHearUsNow
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) August 1, 2016
These 4 Muslim Women Have Changed the Face of American Politics, #CanYouHearUsNow? pic.twitter.com/HIgHicijfA
— Muslim Girl (@muslimgirl) August 1, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump This is a list of Muslim #Nobel laureates. 3 of them are women. What did you do? #CanYouHearUsNowhttps://t.co/FhHqcaGNzG
— Rim-Sarah Alouane (@RimSarah) August 1, 2016
One produced a stinging burn aimed at Melania Trump, who was accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama’s speech in her RNC address.
And when we speak, we don't copy other lady's speach..#Trump
— Everyday Arabic (@everyday_arabic) August 1, 2016
#CanYouHearUsNow
Please don't project what goes on in your own household onto us! @realDonaldTrump#CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/61IfzInDMr
— Malika Dahir (@MalikaDee33) August 1, 2016
I was a national surrogate for @berniesanders spreading a message of respect & equality for all. #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/bfRjoMwQWE
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) August 1, 2016
Hey D. I spend my time creating solutions w presidents & the like (so I guess we'll never meet) #CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/lwl0CiTSJl
— Alaa Murabit (@almmura) August 1, 2016
As a Muslim woman, I'm guided by my faith to speak out for racial justice, educational equity, LGBT & women's rights. #CanYouHearUsNow
— Rana Elmir (@elmirana) August 1, 2016
An American Muslim with 3 college degrees, 3 kids and a fulltime career at @Nike. @realDonaldTrump#CanYouHearUsNowpic.twitter.com/tprn6RBWiH
— Mohamed Alyajouri (@Alyajouri) August 1, 2016
It wasn’t only Muslim women embracing the hashtag, as men and non-Muslim women shared their support.
@ayaelb And I, a non-Muslim woman, promise to retweet and retweet to help spread your words. #CanYouHearUsNow
— melissa (@melissa40767586) August 1, 2016
I am neither a Muslim nor a woman, but I'm happy to endorse this. #CanYouHearUsNowhttps://t.co/nFP7JeUThW
— Gene Weingarten (@geneweingarten) August 1, 2016
I am not a Muslim woman but I love and respect you #CanYouHearUsNow contributors! Keep up the great work!!.
— Barb-Wired (@babawoowa) August 1, 2016
#CanYouHearUsNow Standing in solidarity with my muslim sisters
— Free (@jeanette_nadene) August 1, 2016
