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I'm a Muslim and American.

Today marks 10 years after one of the most memorable days for people all over the world, but mostly Americans. Everyone remembers exactly what they were doing and how reality hit everyone. I have a story also. I was in 6th grade, I was in Ms. Elledge's class, Social Studies. I went to school, feeling very normal and just went to class and sat down where I usually sat. Then Ms. Elledge saw something or heard something, which caused her to leave the classroom for a brief moment probably to talk to another teacher and clarify about what just happened. She comes back to the class, and starts by saying, guys you are witnessing/living in history. I still remeber when I was in 6th grade and my teacher came back and told us that JFK had just been assasinated. Today students, I tell you that something horrible has happened in New York City. They say terrorists have attacked the twin towers. Now let's be honest, I don't even think I knew what the twin towers were, or its function in
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Be a Messenger

"We need to be the messenger of the messenger." I hear that almost in every speech. Prophet Muhammad (s) gave the most memorable last sermon and where he told each listener that they are responsible to tell others, they are now the messengers of the message from Allah. He left a huge responsibility on the rest of the Ummah , and many people take this lightly. Some are even afraid to tell their colleagues or people they hang out with they are Muslims, I know so many people that changed their name once they moved to America, just so they can fit in. Although this statement was more valid before September 11, 2001. Now, everything has changed and not so many people are ignorant about Islam either. But most importantly, we as Muslims should find every moment to educate others. Not in the mission trip kind of education, just when someone asks, make sure you tell them about Islam and open their eyes a little more, or tell them something they didn't know before. So try it! It is
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School Started...

EID MUBARAK EID MUBARAK EID MUBARAK EID MUBARAK First of all, Eid Mubarak! If you can't see the excitement above. The days after the first day of school and wearing a hijab are significant, but I just got overwhelmed with work and Eid Celebrations. So this might be long. Friday was the second day to wear the hijab . Walking out the door, I didn't quickly start reading a bunch of surahs , I just walked out with a little more confidence than I had the day before. Feeling a little not cool, since I chose to wear the same exact hijab , but it was matching my awesome purple shirt. So why not! It was a smooth day, the one of the few people to even question me about my change was a friend who simply asked if there is a certain age that one starts wearing it. And I just told him that it is my choice. And then my other friend asked me if I'm just gonna be 'rocking hijabs ' everyday from now? And I said yes, and we talked about how I came to this decision. And aft
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Last time to have a First time In College!

day 1: so my first class today was the class with the professor from India which was with graduate students and Sarah :) Before I walked out of the doors from my room with roommates who i never planned on rooming with..I prepared myself. I felt like the only thing that would happen today would be that people would shower me with questions. Instead to my surprise..none! Rather no one even asked..and it felt like people accepted it, no questions asked! It wasn't the reaction I was expecting at all, so it felt kind of nice! So, when the day began, I went straight to find where the class was going to be held..and clearly my own professor was probably surprised that I'm from India. And when Sarah came in she recognized me! I was almost surprised, I guess I feel like by covering my head I lose a piece of my identity, but with every single person being able to recognize me today, that point is no longer valid. Covering my head or not, people still recognize me! I remember when another
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