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. There were many negative stereotypes expressed in society and they were met with negative attitudes. People disagree with their traditions and names. Some were turned away from their jobs and not accepted into the community, due to the fact that they had to live in their own community to ensure their safety. People have brought many unnecessary conflicts into society. They see them as terrorists and think that all the attacks were carried out by Muslims. In the novel Bifocal reveals how racism works and how destructive it can be. The characters have made numerous decisions regarding this issue. In their decisions, he expresses that a person should defend his beliefs to show religion, face criticism from society and individualism. In an article titled "Why Muslim Women Wear the Veil" he justifies that Muslim women wear religious clothing because they believe that God has made it an obligation for believing women. It is the dress of modesty among devout Muslim women, as a sign of unanimity. God says that people should know individuals for what they are, but not for what they look like. Referring to the book, Zana identifies as a Muslim feminist with a very assertive and autonomous personality. Because of this it allows her to have the ability to express her opinions through actions. On page 118, Azeem's court appearance, Zana is first seen in an abaya, blending in with a group of other sword-wielding women. This manifests as an active personal choice that he undertakes despite his parents' disapproval. When his mother initially departed... halfway down the paper......gically at the end of the book. He made exceptional choices and showed individuality by standing up for his beliefs. Racism is something destructive that affects much of society. Due to this issue, a person should defend their beliefs to show religion, face criticism from society and individualism. In reality, it is extremely difficult to address racism/religious discrimination. An individual may not be able to 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 might be harmful and defective. Nonetheless, everyone has made the right decisions when they are determined to defend themselves, no matter if it concerns their culture, religion, beliefs or conscience..