His choice of profession came at a tremendous personal cost. His conservative Muslim family was "empört und zutiefst verletzt" (outraged and deeply hurt). They felt he had brought shame upon them and the entire Syrian community. His parents cut off contact with him. He was ostracized not only by his own family but also by fellow refugees who accused him of portraying their community in a negative light.
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