Being Muslim in Today's World..!
Sometimes, being Muslim today feels like standing between two worlds. One that asks you to blend in, stay quiet, and not be "too much." And another that reminds you who you truly are. Someone who bows only to
Allah.
There are moments when your identity feels questioned. Not always out loud,
but in subtle ways, in conversations, in expectations, even in silence.
You’re made to feel like you need to explain yourself, adjust yourself, or
sometimes even hide parts of yourself.
But then, there are also moments of quiet strength.
Like choosing to pray on time, even on a busy day. Lowering your gaze
when no one’s watching. Holding onto your values when it would be easier to
let go.
That’s the thing about being Muslim today. It’s not always loud. Sometimes,
it’s deeply personal. Quiet. Unseen. And yet, incredibly powerful.
Because every small act of faith is a statement: "I know who I am."
You don’t have to be perfect to represent Islam. You just have to be sincere.
Even your effort matters. Even your struggles matter. Returning to Allah,
again and again. That matters the most. Because every time you try again,
you’re choosing your faith, Iman.
In a world that constantly tries to shape you into something else, holding
onto your deen is not weakness.
It's courage!
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Article by: F. Rukaiya Riyas
Faculty of Humanities