There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself, and prove that you belong …

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

The most difficult part is training and competing while observing the holy month of Ramadan, which involves fasting. The most rewarding part of being…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

I think that when we stand in solidarity, we'll be stronger.

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful.

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

Qualifying for this Olympic team has been the most stressful experience of my athletic career. It has taught me so much about myself and how to handl…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

I think that we will come out on top as women, as people of color, as Muslims, as transgender people, as people who are part of the disabled communit…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

As a Muslim youth, though I played a variety of sports growing up in New Jersey, my parents were in search of a sport for me to play where I could be…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

For those people who fail to see the injustices that are occurring, in particular with the Muslim community, I think it's because you've sat in a sea…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad

I'm one of those people who feels like I have to be strong for those people who may not be able to find that strength. I feel like I have to speak up…

- Ibtihaj Muhammad