Mohammed’s Radio was an interesting read, which exposed us to racism in New York after the 9/11 attacks. The decision of a young woman to convert to the Muslim religion revealed the violent impulses and startling xenophobia of the people around her. Ironically enough, Kelly resorted to this religion in order to escape the destructive environment in which she was raised. On the contrary, her actions wound up intensifying the vicious nature of those around her. As soon as her parents turned their back on her, Kelly was raped. Raped by men that were considered family.

It’s hard to believe that racism still exists in one of the most religious tolerant countries in the world. Needless to say, it does. The United States thrives based on the unlimited opportunities it encompasses for people of all ethnicities, nationalities, religions, and genders. Citizens of this country abuse their freedoms by attacking specific groups based on their beliefs. Muslims are targeted simply because they are associated with the terrorists of their religion. Although it is a simple concept, what outsiders don’t realize is that not all Muslims are terrorists. A whole religion cannot be blamed for the wrongdoings of a few followers.

Mohammed’s radio also deals with the use of language. Language used in an altercation has a great impact on the intensity of it. Usually, the gradual development of tension in a fight causes hurtful words to be spoken, that aren’t meant to hurt as much as they do. Curse words, whether used in adjective or noun form, are always offensive in predicaments such as those in the story. The screaming and yelling that took place between Kelly and her parents only increased the anger felt by all three of the characters. Also, the use of language in the play revealed the true nature of the characters. The vulgar language used by the male characters revealed that same negative characteristic in them. Those who were against Kelly’s conversion had many of slang terms that are still seen as offensive to the Muslim faith today.

All in all, Mohammed’s Radio opened my eyes to the lack of equality around us, and how truly vicious people can be. Racism still exists today, and can have devastating effects on different groups of people. I’d like to think that one day, society as a whole can accept people how they are and as they are, and will welcome those of unique ethnicities and religions to cultivate the diversity of the world.