Ramadan Is Finally Here!!!
Ramadan Mubarak!!!! I am soooooooo excited that Ramadan is FINALLY here. Ramadan is when Muslims fast from Sunrise to Sunset.No food or drink.This way you have more tolerance and patience, your body is also purified during Ramadan.Most importantly, you know how the Hungry feel,and more willing to give Zakat, and you are constantly thinking about Allah throughout the day.We get up right before Sunrise and have a big breakfast.
This is my FAVORITE time of the year.I love the atmosphere and Breaking Fast(ending the fasting for the day) Usually when Muslims break fast we drink a glass of water along with some Dates. I love TV shows on the Arabic channels, it ’s so much fun to watch them with your friends and family.It’s cool to see your relatives during Ramadan and Break Fast with them. I hope everyone has a Happy Ramadan!!!!
New School Year, New Discoveries
I just started school and everything is a little hectic; homework, tests, quizzes, new classes and teachers, there’s alot of new things you have to get used to, especially after a long time of staying home, taking a break, it’s kind of a shock to be back.But at the same time it’s fun, you get to see your friends everyday, and you still have another Summer to look forward to! Haha, just kidding, I really do try to enjoy school. 
There was one thing I noticed in almost everyone these past few weeks, people are making an effort to understand things they didn’t before, or things they just chose to ignore, and by “things” I mean Islam. I don’t know what to think about the sudden curiosity, but it’s weird, the same kids last year that were convinced I’m a terrorist because I wear the Hijab, are actually the ones that are asking the most questions.It’s cool to see the reaction and looks on their faces when they asked me things and they get an answer. Most of them didn’t even know what religion I believe in, almost everyone thinks I’m Jewish or Buddhist, haha, it’s really funny, making opinions, pretty boldly, and not knowing a thing you’re talking about. Now I know that the reason most people truly hate is because they don’t have the right information, they go by what they hear rather than what the Quran says, or they just try to ignore the facts and go by what they see some stupid Muslims do and they take only those peoples actions into consideration and block everything else out, even if it’s all up in their face.
Anyways, it’s just a wake up call that not everyone is going to try to understand Islam, Muslims, and Me, even though I kinda beat myself up about it last year, and now know that it’s not really a big deal, I still get kinda angry when I think about how people are soooo opinionated, when they don’t know anything about what they’re talking about(I am referring to those that think I am Jewish or Buddhist). All I’m trying to say is: If you don’t know,don’t make assumptions, and try to get the facts. Trust me, it’ll make you look a lot less stupider. And to all Muslims, if someone asks you a question about Islam, don’t act irritated, take the chance to give them the real information about our religion.
Native Deen – Not Afraid to stand Alone
This is very beautiful Anasheed by Native Deen that my Best Friend Hannah showed to me.Please listen to the lyrics, this is great inspiration to anyone that’s having hard times right now.
Racial Pride?
The reason some people of a certain race get so excited and hyped when a person from their race uncovers something new or does something extravagant is usually because that certain race has been put down so many times, that anything that triggers success gives them hope to change the reputation of their background, whether it’s a certain race or religion.People feel useful. You can say religious pride.;-)
Native Americans,Blacks,Irish, Catholics,Russians and Muslims have all experienced or are experiencing some sort of discrimination, like my teacher said, it’ll all pass. But until then, people feel like they need a way to prove themselves in any way, science, entertainment,politics,and even beauty.
But honestly, this needs to stop, We, as Human Beings, should all live and unite as One and should not even recognize the difference in each others’ skin color, or religion, and backgrounds. Without interacting in a nice and mannerly way with each other, we won’t get anywhere, if we all did get along and erased the differences, we could all learn so many interesting things, and be more worldly, it is a big world and the more you strive to accept and be aware you’ll have a better understanding of different people.
True Faith
So the other day my mom and I were at the mall and as I was taking my sister to the candy store, I saw a man walking casually with a Prayer Rug over his shoulder! I thought that was so cool that there was a Muslim that prayed at the mall! That proves that there are still many faithful Muslims left. The weird thing is that about thirty minutes after we left the mall, there was a gang shooting and everyone had to evacuate, but no one got hurt, even so, I can only imagine the mayhem of all the people running and screaming. SubhanAllah
Scientology:Is It As Crazy As We Think?
First off I just wanted to say that I am NOT in any way promoting Scientology, I am just stating the facts of it. When people think of Scientology, they almost automatically think crazy, and here’s why. A man named L. Ron Hubbard,a Science Fiction writer, came up with a story that says about 75 million years ago an evil galactic overlord who owned 76 planets,named Xenu gathered 13.5 trillion people on Earth and sent them to volcanoes and dropped bombs on them due to overpopulation. He then trapped the souls in non-reality boxes, and now, since the souls are confused they have tried to escape, and each one of us right now have 2,000 alien souls trapped in us.
Many Scientologists either completely reject the story, or try to cover it up some how. Before you too, go on and judge Scientology, hear me out. By the way, I only briefly described the story.
Basically, Scientology isn’t really as crazy as we think, if Scientology is crazy, then so are the major religions of the world. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all believe in an all-powerful God of some sort. For example, We Muslims believe Allah (God) created all of Mankind, plants, and animals. He created the Earth, sky, and Seven Heavens.Not only that, we all believe of some sort of Prophets, Christ. and Islam teach that Jesus could bring back the dead and help blind people see again. Not to mention Noah, who was swallowed by a whale and survived. (Now, I’m not saying these religions are all crazy and false, because after all, I am Muslim, I’m just saying what we believe in.) Doesn’t that sound crazy and unrealistic? It’s really not so different than Scientology, Xenu, to Scientologists, is the galactic overlord, he had power over everything, kinda like God, except we don’t believe God is evil. He trapped the alien’s souls, like God takes our soul after we die.
Scientology teaches that the reason we all feel angry and sad is because that Xenu has control over our emotions and that he sends like, some sort of waves to us that make us feel bad, and Scientology basically teaches not to let Xenu take over us like that. Scientology means study of the truth. There are three parts to us.
Thetan, meaning spirit, which is the most important.
Mind,
and Body. Scientology also teaches man has the power to achieve all the goals we set for ourselves, even if we don’t realize it. So it actually encourages people to go out and do what they want.
So now I briefly told you about Scientology and it’s teachings, if you want you can study Scientology even further.
Reflecting on the Economy and the World
Gas prices have reached record prices, bread, milk, and almost everything else in the grocery store have shot up in prices. So as expected, everyone is freaking out, more and more people are noticing depression symptoms in themselves. But a lot of people don’t realize how lucky we STILL are.
What I’m saying is that there are people who aren’t as fortunate as we are, they would KILL to be in the position that most of us are in, even though all the prices have gone up. Some people can’t afford to feed their families, or put a roof over their heads. But most people living in America can still afford to buy junk food, (maybe not as much) toothpaste, shampoo, and even clothes that we don’t really need, we can still live without those things that I just listed, but to us, it’s a NEED. We don’t have to go to bed hungry.
I understand why a lot of people are complaining, because it is getting pretty bad, but I just want to show people that we still have a lot to be thankful for. I even found this site ;freerice.com It’s a word game, and for each word meaning you get right, you donate 20 grains of rice, it might not seem a lot, but it adds up, so if you feel like you want to give back or you’re just bored, visit the site!
