Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero

The Muslim community defies the order and continues construction of the center, but the mayor doesn’t stop by as often, and when he does, he looks worried. Yusuf asks Cameron if he authored the notes, and he accuses Cameron of hating Muslims as much as the Grants do, but Cameron denies the accusation. Sameena Aunty calls Cameron a “bad seed,” but Yusuf isn’t sure.

As the nearby church lets out, Abba invites the parishioners to eat with them. Jared has falafel, and John Nielson, the new pastor of the New Horizons Church, introduces himself and tells Abba that his members don’t view the Muslim community as enemies but as friends: The Patriot Sons don’t reflect the church’s views.

Miss Terrance says the parade had a deeper purpose of “commemoration.” She circulates a handout about the War on Terror and asks students if they know someone in the army. Jared and another boy raise their hands.

Miss Terrance asks Yusuf what he thought of the parade, and Yusuf says it was “nice.” Yusuf isn’t ready to turn in his 9/11 report, so Miss Terrance gives him an extension, reminding him that “knowledge is power.”

At lunch, Cameron sits with Yusuf and Danial.