According to the Journal of Muslim Mental Health, after September 11, 2001, the FBI reported a 1,700% increase in hate crimes against Muslim Americans between 2000 and 2001. Many negative stereotypes were expressed in society. and encountered negative attitudes. People disagree with their traditions and names. Some were denied employment and not accepted into the community, to the point that they had to live in their own community to ensure their own safety. People have caused a lot of unnecessary conflict in society. They consider them terrorists and believe that all the bombings were carried out by Muslims. In the novel Bifocal, he reveals how racism works and how it can be destructive. The characters have made many decisions regarding this issue. In his decisions, he expresses that a person must defend his own beliefs in order to demonstrate religion, to face criticism from society and individualism. In an article titled “Why Muslim Women Wear the Veil,” he justifies Muslim women wearing religious clothing. because they believe that God has made it an obligation for believing women. It is a garment of modesty among pious Muslim women, as a sign of unanimity. God declares that people should know individuals for who they are, but not for their appearance. Referring to the book, Zana identifies as a Muslim feminist with a very assertive and empowered personality. For this reason, it allows him to have the ability to express his opinions through actions. On page 118, Azeem's appearance in court, Zana was first seen with an abaya, as she merged with a group of other blade-clad women. This manifests as an active personal choice that she undertakes despite her parents' disapproval. When his mother first disco...... middle of paper...... logically at the end of the book. He made exceptional choices and demonstrated individuality in standing up for his own beliefs. Racism is something destructive that affects a large part of society. For this reason, a person must defend their own beliefs in order to demonstrate religion, to face criticism from society and individualism. In reality, it is extremely difficult to combat racism and religious discrimination. An individual may not feel a sense of belonging to the community and may have to rebel to make their presence known to others. Even throughout the book, all the characters have made many decisions regarding the problems they face. Some could be harmful and defective. However, they have all made the right decisions when they are determined to defend themselves, whether it be their culture, their religion, their beliefs or their conscience..