Hi. My name is Lateefa, and I am Muslim. I bet you didn’t think that right? Because I don’t act a certain way right? Or better yet, dress it? Caught you off guard there, didn’t I. See that’s the beauty of Islam. Well, there’s so much beauty to it, but you’re just dumb enough to believe what the media injects into your head.
“Oh no, she’s attacking me. Oh no, we all have opinions. Oh no, but look at the past.”
Cool. That’s what you believe right? But are you actually believing and thinking for yourself? Or did you wake up this morning and read an article about a Muslim kid being questioned about terrorism, because he read a book on how to stop it? You were probably thinking in your head,
“Oh right, that does sound like a Muslim kid. Typical Muslims ways. Their religion is all about violence and killing people for no reason. God darn Muzlamic ppplzzzz.”
First, let’s educate you a little. ‘Muzlamic’, isn’t a word sweetie. Oh and the most important fact of all, ALL MUSLIMS ARE NOT TERRORISTS. Just like all white people don’t have rhythm (which most don’t).
By now, you’re probably reading this and thinking, “Ah man, here we go. Another rant from a Muslim about how they aren’t treated equally…blah. blah.” Damn straight that’s what it’s about. For the past month, actually I’m lying, for the past 11 damn years, Muslims have been the center of the dart board. Any news stations, newspaper, and or blog will continuously bash Muslims for a religion they’ve basically made up.
I know, and yes I’m getting real cocky now. But I know damn well, none of these journalists, news presenters, or even ‘Religion experts’ know anything of the Muslim religion. For you to say the Shariah Law is already breaking down in Birmingham communities. Please, for the world’s sake. Exit out of this imaginary door I’m holding for you.
This was meant to be a confession, but now I’m too deep into this post and already pissed off as I drink my coffee (free commercial on how good Caffe Nero is). Also, to get things really off my chest. I’m absolutely sick of people thinking just because I’m Muslim, I’m religious. “Woaaaaah, spooky. We have a girl who’s so religious. Let’s just assume she’s super secluded.” Nope. I just have a faith I believe in, which helps me everyday, and guides me everyday. A religion which my values and morals stems from. A religion that basically shapes the awesome person that I am today.
So yes. I am sick of waking up every morning and reading an article about a Muslim being shaped into some monster. Better yet making ONE WHOLE RELIGION the stem of all evils. So please, for the sake of bettering our society and the people in it. Read. Read and read. Don’t become that potato that lays on a couch and soaks up all the oil the TV and newspapers are feeding you.
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