8/5/2023 0 Comments Packers game moment of silence![]() ![]() Rustom said articles documenting Rodgers' comments are spreading quickly on social media. "It's good to see a high-profile athlete denounce that," he said. He is, after all, one of the most famous people in Wisconsin. Hani Rustom, who leads the Muslim Students Association at UW-Madison, said he and other Muslim students appreciated the stance Rodgers took. ![]() "Not many in his position would do something like that," he said of Rodgers. Mohammad Sabri, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said it's good to see non-Muslims supporting his religion. Recently a group of Kimberly students visited the center to learn about the religion. The fan's comment shows the need for more education about Islam, said Mohamed Abdelazim, who attends the Islamic Center with Zaidan. "A lot of people might have the same thought, but not everyone is able to stand up and say it openly," Zaidan said. He said it was brave of Rodgers, who, while a force on the field, took on a much more touchy subject off the field. "I would like to thank Mr. Rodgers," said Younis Zaidan, who attends the Islamic Center of Wisconsin in Appleton. "It shows the kind of people we expect to see here in Wisconsin. Most people are like that." Muslims across the state applauded the support. "I must admit I was very disappointed with whoever the fan was that made a comment that was very inappropriate during the moment of silence," Rodgers said. "It's that kind of prejudicial ideology that puts us in the position we are today as a world."Ĭolumn: Rodgers' most important play was calling out ignorant fan Muslims in Wisconsin are cheering Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for calling out a fan who yelled an anti-Muslim slur Sunday during a moment of silence for victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.Īt the press conference following the Lions-Packers game at Lambeau Field, the Packers quarterback made it a point to cast shame on the fan. ![]()
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