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Evacuees from Marawi City pray during the Eid’l Fitr celebration in Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur on June 25, 2017. MindaNews file photo by H. Marcos C. Mordeno DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 May 2026) — A student organization has launched a school-based initiative aimed at addressing stereotypes against Muslims. Dubbed “Project As-Salam,” Arabic for “From Truth Comes Peace,” and led by the Muslim Students for Peace and Solidarity (MSPS), the initiative targets students as future professionals who will help shape inclusive communities. Shezhad Ugtonan, MSPS external vice president, said the project was conceptualized “to achieve harmony through understanding in a diverse community” amid the continuing stereotyping of Muslims. MSPS president Shahir Taha Dimacuta told MindaNews that labels such as “terrorist” are deeply hurtful, underscoring the group’s resolve to dismantle misconceptions through education-driven campaigns. Rhys Lloyd Lacia (L) and Aleem Al-Hasser Tayong...