Tensions flared between the protesters and Dearborn residents during Tuesday's demonstration, but community members met hate with acts of kindness and protection.

Dearborn resident Abbas Abou Khodr faced off with a protester who was attempting to burn the Quran, stepping in to prevent the act.

"You can't burn it, you can't burn it," Khodr said in video footage of the incident.

The protester had been heard saying anti-Islamic statements, including "This is why Dearborn, Michigan needs to be cleared out of Muslims."

Khodr said his actions weren't limited to protecting Islamic texts.

"Even if they were going to burn the Bible or any books, I will protect it; I do the same thing," Khodr said. "We live in peace, we love everyone, this is Dearborn, this is for everyone."

Another resident,

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