Comments on: Where Do I Belong? The Dilemma of a Mixed-Race Muslim http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/ Muslim Teen Perspectives on Islam and Life Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:55:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Aziza http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/comment-page-2/#comment-1060 Aziza Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:07:56 +0000 http://www.TeenPerspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/#comment-1060 What a beautiful article, may Allah reward you for your strength in persisting to be proud of your faith no matter what happens. Allah gave us the hijab and modest clothing for our benefit, to protect us and keep us safe. It's like, "Hey we aren't like other girls. We aren't here to fulfill your desires and be mere objects for fun. We have a goal and we will never stop striving for that goal." Inshallah, I want to adopt this dress as soon as possible. Right now, I am unable for various reasons. But may Allah guide us all to obey His commands to the best of our abilities and forgive us for our shortcomings. May He give us all the strength to proudly wear hijab and stand firm on His straight path NO MATTER WHAT! The end will, Inshallah, be soooo worth the effort! :) What a beautiful article, may Allah reward you for your strength in persisting to be proud of your faith no matter what happens. Allah gave us the hijab and modest clothing for our benefit, to protect us and keep us safe.
It’s like, “Hey we aren’t like other girls. We aren’t here to fulfill your desires and be mere objects for fun. We have a goal and we will never stop striving for that goal.”
Inshallah, I want to adopt this dress as soon as possible. Right now, I am unable for various reasons. But may Allah guide us all to obey His commands to the best of our abilities and forgive us for our shortcomings. May He give us all the strength to proudly wear hijab and stand firm on His straight path NO MATTER WHAT! The end will, Inshallah, be soooo worth the effort! :)

]]> By: adheim http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/comment-page-2/#comment-1049 adheim Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:45:29 +0000 http://www.TeenPerspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/#comment-1049 asalam wa alykume I sorry to hear about the racism in Britain amy Allah protect our muslim sisters every where form it ameen . (1) Among the signs of Allah are our different colours and languages and Allah created us in different tribes that we may know one another . (2) Even the Messenger of Allah ask for the hand of an Arab woman nor a black slave who was muslim and they got married . So who are we to oppose or look down on any action like , ( even though the marriage ended in divorce and the woman ended up marring the prophet sa lu wa sulim herself (3) Even the prophets of Allah like Musa who married a black woman and the ignorant jews , rebuked him that It is ok to be different in my country there are many ppl of different races and religions . Since starting to practice islam it has made me different from many of my friends and family but i realized that it is the same for muslims form other races and backgrounds they differ from the peers because of the deen . And what separates us form our own race is what binds us together i have found that my muslim brothers and sister of different races are closer to me than the non-muslim ppl of my own because of Islam . Remember that .. we are all muslims . ... we may speak different languages and have different colours but ......... we are one Ummah . tring to hold on the the rope of Allah ( the sunnah ) and not be divided. Finially i just have to say that U all live in with racist , stupid ppl . U should not think about them too much . Where i come form ( Trinidad , small Caribbean island we are all different but we get along . I have muslim , hindu , christian family , african , indian , white and we all sit down and eat together . And this is normal here . 30 % of our population is Mixed , there are ppl here who are part french , african ,chinese indian and syrian in one , some ppl who I cant even tell which race they belong . Here mix ppl are considered attractive . Your bro and you should come down sometime i assure many many many many ppl will like U It may change the way you persive your self , and here we dont care about mixed ppl . U would just b a normal trini . We have had christian presidents , Prime ministers , hundu primine ministers er have even had a muslim presedent . And it was really not a big deal that he was muslim everyone accepted rather he was judged by is education and character . Dont get me wrong there are many racist ppl here . And there are ppl who would not like u cause u are muslim even in government but we get along , we intermarry most ppl here have parents with different religions and some different races .,My dad was muslim and my mom was hindu she converted when she married my dad , SO u may live with small minded ppl but U seem kool , for all U mixed muslims , U are all just muslim Allah is not going to question U about your tribe on the say of judgment just your deeds , don't think about these stupid ppl asalam wa alykume
I sorry to hear about the racism in Britain amy Allah protect our muslim sisters every where form it ameen .

(1) Among the signs of Allah are our different colours and languages and Allah created us in different tribes that we may know one another .
(2) Even the Messenger of Allah ask for the hand of an Arab woman nor a black slave who was muslim and they got married . So who are we to oppose or look down on any action like , ( even though the marriage ended in divorce and the woman ended up marring the prophet sa lu wa sulim herself
(3) Even the prophets of Allah like Musa who married a black woman and the ignorant jews , rebuked him that
It is ok to be different in my country there are many ppl of different races and religions . Since starting to practice islam it has made me different from many of my friends and family but i realized that it is the same for muslims form other races and backgrounds they differ from the peers because of the deen . And what separates us form our own race is what binds us together i have found that my muslim brothers and sister of different races are closer to me than the non-muslim ppl of my own because of Islam . Remember that .. we are all muslims . … we may speak different languages and have different colours but ……… we are one Ummah . tring to hold on the the rope of Allah ( the sunnah ) and not be divided.
Finially i just have to say that U all live in with racist , stupid ppl . U should not think about them too much . Where i come form ( Trinidad , small Caribbean island we are all different but we get along . I have muslim , hindu , christian family , african , indian , white and we all sit down and eat together . And this is normal here . 30 % of our population is Mixed , there are ppl here who are part french , african ,chinese indian and syrian in one , some ppl who I cant even tell which race they belong . Here mix ppl are considered attractive . Your bro and you should come down sometime i assure many many many many ppl will like U It may change the way you persive your self , and here we dont care about mixed ppl . U would just b a normal trini . We have had christian presidents , Prime ministers , hundu primine ministers er have even had a muslim presedent . And it was really not a big deal that he was muslim everyone accepted rather he was judged by is education and character . Dont get me wrong there are many racist ppl here . And there are ppl who would not like u cause u are muslim even in government but we get along , we intermarry most ppl here have parents with different religions and some different races .,My dad was muslim and my mom was hindu she converted when she married my dad , SO u may live with small minded ppl but U seem kool , for all U mixed muslims , U are all just muslim Allah is not going to question U about your tribe on the say of judgment just your deeds , don’t think about these stupid ppl

]]> By: Sakina http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/comment-page-2/#comment-1007 Sakina Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:37:53 +0000 http://www.TeenPerspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/#comment-1007 Sister Somayya. I am a tv producer for an Islamic channel. I am working on a documentary about inter-racial marriages within the Muslim community. I would very much like to chat to you about your experience as a mixed-race. I would really appreciate if you can get in touch with me. Thanks. Sister Somayya. I am a tv producer for an Islamic channel. I am working on a documentary about inter-racial marriages within the Muslim community. I would very much like to chat to you about your experience as a mixed-race. I would really appreciate if you can get in touch with me. Thanks.

]]> By: Sadiq Abdallah http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/comment-page-2/#comment-656 Sadiq Abdallah Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:29:53 +0000 http://www.TeenPerspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/#comment-656 i've just read your story and felt sorry about your encounter with prejudiced racists. but remember, Allah said when you believe in him, his messengers, his angels, his scriptures, the lastday, the hell, the paradise, then Allah will put you through trials and tribulations to test your faith (iman). don't be discouraged Allah loves those who are patient. (INNALLAH MA'ASSABRIN QURAN). forget about your mixed race. with the feeling that you are a muslim is enough to overcome your sorrows and worries. let the Quran be your companion always, i assure you all your worries, fear and sorrow will disappear. keep on with your good work. may Allah help and unite the muslim ummah amen. i’ve just read your story and felt sorry about your encounter with prejudiced racists. but remember, Allah said when you believe in him, his messengers, his angels, his scriptures, the lastday, the hell, the paradise, then Allah will put you through trials and tribulations to test your faith (iman). don’t be discouraged Allah loves those who are patient. (INNALLAH MA’ASSABRIN QURAN). forget about your mixed race. with the feeling that you are a muslim is enough to overcome your sorrows and worries. let the Quran be your companion always, i assure you all your worries, fear and sorrow will disappear. keep on with your good work. may Allah help and unite the muslim ummah amen.

]]> By: Kazzy.xx http://www.teenperspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/comment-page-2/#comment-612 Kazzy.xx Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:52:17 +0000 http://www.TeenPerspectives.com/where-do-i-belong-the-dilemma-of-a-mixed-race-muslim/#comment-612 Hi, i read your article and i think it is good. There is no need 2 worry about being more than 1 race. Yes i think you should think yourself as muslim but remember, its good to be more than one race. I am two different races, between english and jamaican but i think i belong more to english because i only live with my mum and she is english so i feel more comfortable being british, i also have a half bro but he is a different colour to me and i got a lot of questions asked about me and him but i ignor them so overall i think you should stick to being muslim.xxx. Hi, i read your article and i think it is good. There is no need 2 worry about being more than 1 race. Yes i think you should think yourself as muslim but remember, its good to be more than one race. I am two different races, between english and jamaican but i think i belong more to english because i only live with my mum and she is english so i feel more comfortable being british, i also have a half bro but he is a different colour to me and i got a lot of questions asked about me and him but i ignor them so overall i think you should stick to being muslim.xxx.

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