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Converted to Islam (People 2016, by Daniel Auf Der Mauer) - Swiss Press Award

Esther Fouzi (51) converted to Islam at the age of 19 and works as a religious education teacher. Photographed on July 29, 2015, at her home in Wald, Zurich.
Esther Fouzi (51) converted to Islam at the age of 19 and works as a religious education teacher. Photographed on July 29, 2015, at her home in Wald, Zurich.
Photo / People
2016

Converted to Islam

Daniel Auf Der Mauer

Esther Fouzi (51, religious education teacher) is Swiss and converted to Islam at the age of 19. "My conversion was a long time ago: in 1983. At that time, Islam wasn't yet a controversial word," she says. "But then came September 11, 2001. Since then, I've sensed something different in people's eyes: mistrust, hatred, disgust. Today, we Muslims are collectively held responsible for terrorism."

Migros Magazin

Photo / People
2016

Daniel Auf Der Mauer

Esther Fouzi (51, religious education teacher) is Swiss and converted to Islam at the age of 19. "My conversion was a long time ago: in 1983. At that time, Islam wasn't yet a controversial word," she says. "But then came September 11, 2001. Since then, I've sensed something different in people's eyes: mistrust, hatred, disgust. Today, we Muslims are collectively held responsible for terrorism."

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