Ihram

However, this Sunday morning -- like every Sunday morning when I opened the paper in my web browser I was horrified to see an image of Muslim men praying during the Hajj, wearing the requisite "Ihram" next to a Wikileak cable excerpt that says "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern ..."

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, this Sunday morning -- like every Sunday morning when I opened the paper in my web browser I was horrified to see an image of Muslim men praying during the Hajj, wearing the requisite "Ihram" next to a Wikileak cable excerpt that says "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern ..."

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, this Sunday morning -- like every Sunday morning when I opened the paper in my web browser I was horrified to see an image of Muslim men praying during the Hajj, wearing the requisite "Ihram" next to a Wikileak cable excerpt that says "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern ..."

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, this Sunday morning--like every Sunday morning when I opened the paper in my web browser I was horrified to see an image of Muslim men praying during the Hajj, wearing the requisite "Ihram" next to a Wikileak cable excerpt that says "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern..."

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, this Sunday morning -- like every Sunday morning when I opened the paper in my web browser I was horrified to see an image of Muslim men praying during the Hajj, wearing the requisite "Ihram" next to a Wikileak cable excerpt that says "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern ..."

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

Prior to entering the holy grounds of Mecca, Muslims wear 'Ihram', a simple white garment that creates uniformity amongst all pilgrims, irrespective of gender, nationality, or sect.

Amin G. Aaser: The Case of Sheikh Al-Atar and a Call for Unity At Hajj Amin G. Aaser 2011

Prior to entering the holy grounds of Mecca, Muslims wear 'Ihram', a simple white garment that creates uniformity amongst all pilgrims, irrespective of gender, nationality, or sect.

Amin G. Aaser: The Case of Sheikh Al-Atar and a Call for Unity At Hajj Amin G. Aaser 2011

However, next to the excerpt, which began "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern," there was the unmistakable image of Muslim men praying near Mecca wearing the requisite Ihram during pilgrimage.

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, next to the excerpt, which began "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern," there was the unmistakable image of Muslim men praying near Mecca wearing the requisite Ihram during pilgrimage.

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010

However, next to the excerpt, which began "Terrorist funding emanating from Saudi Arabia remains a serious concern," there was the unmistakable image of Muslim men praying near Mecca wearing the requisite Ihram during pilgrimage.

Parvez Sharma: The Gray Lady Wears Islamophobia on Her Sleeve Parvez Sharma 2010