Global Deaf Muslim

Running head: GLOBAL DEAF MUSLIM
GLOBAL DEAF MUSLIM
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1GLOBAL DEAF MUSLIM
For years the definition of interest group has been debated by social scientists. In the past,
interest groups are a non-political organisation that was defined by their interest, private in
nature and influence public policy. In this paper, I will discuss interest group considering the
famous Global Deaf Muslim (GDM), and the reason I tend to be in their side even though there
are best arguments from the other side.
Established in 2005 by a team of college students, the interest group that aims to
recognise the rights of the deaf Muslims and actively work in order to make sure it is accessible
to them inclusive of all the Muslims1. Faith is something that clashes in no time when the
common sense of the world is taking the lead. However, in no denial faith is the fundamental
foundation of our existence. Deaf people, unlike physically healthy people, fail to access equal
opportunities of experiencing Islamic. While the deaf Muslims are faced continuously with
struggles due to limited availability of information, Global Deaf Muslim help the deaf Muslims
to learn about Islam. The conventional ways of learning about religion such as lectures,
Khutbahs, Taraweeh prayers and events are not experienced in the same way since it is difficult
for them to learn American Sign Language. Therefore, deaf have continuously been excluded
from learning Islam leading them becoming excluded from the Muslim community as well. In
order to help the deaf Muslim being associated with their religion, GDM has to play a vital role.
There is some Muslim parent who does not make an effort to learn ASL to communicate
with their children which makes them lacking the most basic support, familial support. This leads
them to convert their religion into other faith-based groups that help in accommodating the deaf.
In order to address these struggles, GDM is initiating movements for the change of pattern in the
Muslim community. Movements are the organised effort that aim to bring change, similarly,
1 “Our Mission” Global Deaf Muslim Canada, www.globaldeafmuslimcanada.com/about-us/.