Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Bismillah.

I'm going to continue posting on here, but I also have a tumblr account now:

http://journeyofamuslimah.tumblr.com/

Sincerely,

A Muslimah

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Food for throught

Do you think it's necessary to be on a similar intellectual level to ensure a successful relationship (marriage)? And I'm not referring to educational level but rather general intellect. What do you think?

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Don't be 'too' Muslim

Bismillah.

I don't know if I'm the only one who feels this way, but I get seriously confused when Muslims tell me not to be 'too' Muslim, as if being 'too' Muslim is a bad thing. I'd like to stress that I never get these comments from any people of other faiths (which are most of my friends).

Let me clarify something, to me, the more Muslim you are, the more you are:
  • humble
  • respectful 
  • approachable
  • kind-hearted
  • understanding
  • happy
  • open-minded
  • non-judgemental
  • loving
  • modest
  • trustworthy
  • compassionate
  • equitable
  • just
And the list goes on and on. So, being 'too' Muslim is in fact an aspiration and everlasting goal of mine. Many people believe that becoming more religious necessitates seriousness, strictness, and inflexibility, but I don't think any of those things have to do with religion (forigive me if I am offending anyone). Our best example of a Muslim is our Prophet (SAW), and he encompassed only the best of attributes. He (SAW) is who I aspire to be more like.

In that respect, the next time someone tells me I'm becoming too Muslim, I'll take it as a compliment. Thank you.

Sincerely,

A Muslimah