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“I had actually, after the Paris attacks in this country, we all patted ourselves on the back and said, "Well, we have a much more assimilated Muslim population here than they do in Europe."”

Quote by Dalia Mogahed

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Dalia Mogahed is an executive known for her work in the field of public policy and social science. Born in 1974, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of Muslim American communities and their role in American society. more

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