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Blindfolded Muslim in Canada asks people to 'show trust with a hug'

'Blind Trust Project' aims to address the rise of Islamaphobia in North America and Europe

Web Desk February 13, 2015

over 20 people had stopped to hug Mustafa Mawla in the busy area. PHOTO COURTESY: BLIND TRUST PROJECT

TORONTO: Faith in humanity was temporarily restored when a blindfolded man stood in the middle of Toronto's Dundas Square next to two placards stating "I am a Muslim. I am labelled as a terrorist. I trust you – do you trust me? Give me a hug." The Telegraph reported.

Created by Time Vision and dubbed 'Blind Trust Project', the experiment aimed to address the rise of Islamaphobia in North America and Europe.

PHOTO COURTESY: BLIND TRUST PROJECT

"The project aims to show our community how Muslims are made to feel in their own country," according to the project's Assma Galuta.

When put to the test, the results were heartwarming, to say the least.

PHOTO CORTESY: BLIND TRUST PROJECT

Throughout the three minutes, over 20 people had stopped to hug Mustafa Mawla in the busy area, while one man even got out of his car on a red light to add to the hugs.

COMMENTS (10)

Aamir - Toronto | 9 years ago | Reply May ALLAH (SWT) bless the people behind this project !!! @Afaaq.....please don't be stereotype, open your mind & arms and you will be amazed to see people's response.

Raj NJ | 9 years ago | Reply @9mm - Forget hugs, there are inter caste marriages - Made movies in my mother tongue (Telugu) in 70(s) about dalit marriages to higher caste called "Times changed". neither crew get killed or out casted. unlike what Pres. Musharaf said. It is an Evil and highlighted all along by Mahatma Gandhi and Social reformers at all levels. It will take some time but definitely the lines are blurring.

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skavi | 9 years ago | Reply Hope for a better tomorrow is a basic human instinct which keeps us going even in the worst of the circumstances. So don’t be too cynical. Be positive. “Between fake optimism and cynical pessimism there is a territory call HOPE: I live there.” P. sainath (an Indian journalist)

Basraa | 9 years ago | Reply come on guys jus appreciate the gesture and stop needlessly criticising

Whiskey Khan | 9 years ago | Reply Canadian are very tolerant and respectful people and such acts are more meaningful for countries where you are killed because of you beliefs in daily basis. Thanks....Right gesture but in the wrong place.

9mm | 9 years ago | Reply @Afaaq: Yes they will. Would a Dalit get the same response from the others in India? Never. Lets see how many recs do I get for holding the mirror close enough.

Afaaq | 9 years ago | Reply Would a Hindu, Christian get the same response from our learned society? Impossible

Zaida Parvez | 9 years ago | Reply Instead of these stunts, it would be better if Muslims educated themselves and changed perceptions through economic and humanitarian achievements.

the Skunk | 9 years ago | Reply Unique! Bravo! Well done! This is what the world needs.......love for humanity. Great going Mustafa Mawla. Salams

Anon | 9 years ago | Reply Please go to Iraq and Syria, this is where it needed the most.......People living in Canada are generally peace loving people.....

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