In Newfoundland and Labrador, the head of the province’s Muslim association recalls Sept. 11, 2001, with shock, but also notes a collective push in the years that followed to support Muslim residents. Haseen Khan, president of the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, reflects on a day that upended a sense of safety for many, while highlighting how communities rallied to respond.
The 9/11 attacks are described by Khan as a moment of fear, shock, and insecurity for the Muslim community. He emphasizes that, despite those difficult days, the province saw communities come together in the subsequent years to back Muslims living there. The emphasis is on a sustained effort to provide support and create a sense of belonging for residents who might have felt vulnerable in the wake of national tragedy.
Khan’s remarks frame a broader narrative of resilience within Newfoundland and Labrador’s Muslim community. He points to coordinated efforts within the province aimed at ensuring safety and inclusion for Muslims as the memory of that era endures.
The story, observed a quarter-century after the attacks, centers on a leader’s perspective about the long arc of impact—from immediate shock to continuing community cohesion. It underlines how local groups and stakeholders responded in the province to bolster Muslim residents’ sense of security and belonging in the years after 2001.
This account provides a concise look at how Newfoundland and Labrador’s Muslim association views the period following 9/11: a transition from fear to communal support, with a continuing emphasis on safety and inclusion for Muslims in the province.
