Inside the mind of an immigrant
I gave you birthbut I did not give you life.You are not mine.You do not belong to me.I do not own you.You are nothing less than a miracle.A reason for me to celebrate.You are an amanat (gift) form Allah (SWT). An infinite, irreplaceable treasure that fills my soul with light every time your face crosses … Continue reading A mothers letter
"Anxiety is not a big deal. Get over it. It’s all in your head. You’re overreacting. Stop acting so childish. Your faith is weak. You need to pray more." These are just a few things I’ve heard over the past few years of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Everyone is right. It’s not a … Continue reading Anxiety and suicide
Dear God, Why can't you just give me what I'm asking for this light you see in me is losing its spark. Tell me, what am I supposed to do why are you breaking me when you’re supposed to pull me through? I'm losing my faith and yet you don’t see If you know I'm … Continue reading Dear God,
Around a month ago there was a shooting in a Mosque in New Zealand, and today there was a bombing in a church, on Easter, in Sri Lanka. I try not to look at the news it gets me overwhelmed. I don't want to know how many people died or how many are injured. It … Continue reading Faith in Humanity
Another shooting ... 'Please don't be Muslim'the thought echoes in my mindthe man was white but Muslims in a mosque have died. For a moment there’s relief at least people won't blame hijabs and beardsat least when I walk down the street I won't be feared. But as the thought sinks in and I go … Continue reading Please don’t be Muslim!
