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I Am Muslim & I Wear The Headscarf

November 20, 2013
By Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
25 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles


Ok let me clear out some confusion,
In case you’ve been living in what they call an optical illusion.
That I’m oppressed,
And my dress portrays that I’m stressed.
But is it really that way,
Like hey.
I speak the same language,
I preach the same words, please I’m not at a disadvantage!
Islam comes from peace and submission,
And it’s no tradition.
Islam is a way of life,
That I choose as my life.
My goal is to please God or Allah,
The one and only Allah.
Reasonably,
I cover for my protection fashionably.
Just because I’m covered,
Doesn’t mean I will never be discovered.
In fact,
My body doesn’t seem like a distraction when I want to interact.
I may get a few looks here and there,
But really don’t people glare when someone brings up a new questionnaire.
I wear it proudly,
Knowing that my words speak loudly.
I am treated with respect,
And I don’t come out wrecked.
I don’t date,
Because I don’t want to be any boy’s bait.
I am not used,
And I was never abused.
I know some will say,
Come on stay with the cliche!
Others will stare as if I’m singled out,
And they say that you feel true love leaving you in a bout.
However,
Let me tell you that true love lasts forever.
In true love both people give and rarely take,
They stay even if you break.
True love is when looks will fade,
Yet your partner will be staying as he or she had stayed.
I speak against oppression and corruption,
Because in a society they cause a disruption.
I don’t accept bullies or the oppressors,
Even if they are educated college professors.
Islam doesn’t either,
It’s teachings are breather.
They give you space,

Before you embrace.
Muslims nowadays are not pure,
Their decisions may be poor.
Seems to the media,
that there are muslim extremists working as an interactive multimedia.
To cause harm,
Needless to say that other religions have had some burglars go off on the alarm.
Let’s not start,
Because Islam has never agreed to this harmful art.
I do what God told me to do,
Even if the society goes boo.
Lastly,
I know the U.S Constitution will accept that vastly.
‘Cause it preaches freedom,
The kind I need not to live in boredom.
Restricted is not what the Constitution calls me,
They call me their trustee.
After all,
it is allowed y’all.


The author's comments:
This poem, was supposed to clear out some confusion about Islam. I just wanted to tell everyone that I am normal although I may not fit in the new "norm."

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on May. 24 2016 at 11:37 am
ZoeMalik SILVER, London, Other
6 articles 1 photo 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don’t just get started. Keep going.

Salam sister, i can see a lot and a lot of hard work has gone into this amazing amazing poem, i totally know were your coming from and really loved it. Keep it up!

on Nov. 28 2013 at 2:02 pm
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
25 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles

Islam is a religion that preaches one god. This god, the Almighty Allah is described in 100 ways. He, Allah chooses to describe himself in Islam as the Most Merciful and Most Kind. His mercy exceeds all other. Just keep searching for him and the truth. The truth lies in Islam itself. Once you take a step towards him he will come running to u. If Allah the Almighty chooses and wills for u to be guided. then u will be guided.

on Nov. 28 2013 at 1:55 pm
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
25 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles

Thx guys, I appreciate your comments!

Nommoc GOLD said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 4:05 pm
Nommoc GOLD, Jackson, Tennessee
19 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
Roses are red. Violets are blue. An original poem is long overdue.

I absolutely loved this.

on Nov. 25 2013 at 3:33 pm
freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
59 articles 0 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?&quot; - Ara Weston

It's cool that your standing up :)

sammyoranges said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 2:08 pm
sammyoranges, Los Angeles, California
0 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
insanity is when you do the same thing over and over again and expect the same result.

i love that ur standing up for your religion

sammyoranges said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 1:12 pm
 can you tell me more about this religion

on Nov. 25 2013 at 12:53 am
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
25 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles

Ok, thx for the feedback, I'll try to improve!

asofnow GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 10:21 pm
asofnow GOLD, Troy, Michigan
18 articles 0 photos 208 comments

Favorite Quote:
Nothing gold can stay ~ Robert Frost

I liked the message of it especially. I'm not entirely sure if the style is what you're going for because the topic is rather heafty while the words you use are all very 'slang-ish'. good job tho!