It has been a long time since I last posted anything. Since I am currently unemployed, why not start posting again. I graduated in December 2012 and have yet to obtain any kind of employment. Even though I have changed states and received my degree in English Education, I can't even get a part time job. If you think getting hired is hard, try getting hired as a cover Muslim woman. Some of you might be thinking, "Oh it doesn't matter", which I use to tell myself too. But that is no more true than the fairy tales our parents use to read us to sleep with. As I said before, only 30% of current graduates are employed. About 3% of them are covered Muslim women. I have interviewed for many jobs that I was OVER qualified for and still never received a follow up. I'm sure many of you are thinking, "Well maybe you just weren't a good fit", and your right. Maybe I wasn't a good fit. But I can bet that the majority of me not fitting was their dress code. Even though a Christian can wear a cross every day and at Christmas, schools can put up Christmas trees, I can't wear a hijab (for those of you who don't know, that's a head scarf). There are women out there who go to work every day with their breast hanging out and I'm a liability. And if you think just because a woman isn't in a hijab that they are not Muslim, you've got another thing coming! Sure many Americans fear terrorist, this American included, but shouldn't you be more worried about the uncovered Muslims? They are the ones trying to "blend in" and therefore sneak up on you. I am in no way trying to insult my uncovered sisters, I am just trying to make a point here. I was born here, I love it here, I am an American and I always will be. So stop looking at me like I'm going to flay you alive! I never apply for a job that I am not qualified and enthusiastic for. Yet, since I don't fit the perfect American girl mold, I am not a good fit. Well screw that! It you don't hire me because of the way I look then you are truly a low person, unworthy of my time.
Many people don't realize that every time any attack is made any where in the world, every Muslim cringes in fear. Not only for their lives but for their beliefs. When the Boston Bombings occurred, almost every Muslim facebook status gave sympathy for the families and loved ones involved. But they also prayed that it was not Islamic terrorist, if you can even call them Islamic. When it turned out to be Muslim boys, we all feared the outdoors for weeks. I was afraid to go out by myself! I asked my husband why no one in the Muslim community was speaking up to say anything and he said "Because no one would listen". Sad thing is, he's right. But I still want to say something. Those of you who are Muslim and think, "Hey, I'll say how I feel with a bomb", then you are not a Muslim and you need to find something else to believe in. We true Muslims are tired of getting the blame for your misguided ideals. The Quran says that we are not to bring harm against those who are defenseless. That means that if a robber shows up in your house with a gun, by all means fight back. But if people gather in celebration and togetherness, it is not an opportunity for violence, it is an opportunity for love. Anyone who hurts or kills another for any reason other than self defense is not a true follower of Islam, they are just a murderer. And by self defense I mean they attack you physically. I know it is hard to resist Western influences, I've grown up with them. But they are by no means an attack to retaliate against. If there are any Muslims who read this and are offended, good. If this honestly offends you then you need to re-read the Quran. And if there are any Christians who don't want to listen to this and still think I'm some kind of terrorist, then I challenge you to look up Christianities' history. It has "red in it's ledger" as well.
There will always be hate in this world. I just ask that you not direct towards those who are innocent. Deep down, we all bleed the same color. When I take my hijab off, I have the same blonde hair and pale skin that you have. I hope that this has made you angry, made you think, and made you question yourself. I will never ask you to change your beliefs for me, so don't ask me to.
Many people don't realize that every time any attack is made any where in the world, every Muslim cringes in fear. Not only for their lives but for their beliefs. When the Boston Bombings occurred, almost every Muslim facebook status gave sympathy for the families and loved ones involved. But they also prayed that it was not Islamic terrorist, if you can even call them Islamic. When it turned out to be Muslim boys, we all feared the outdoors for weeks. I was afraid to go out by myself! I asked my husband why no one in the Muslim community was speaking up to say anything and he said "Because no one would listen". Sad thing is, he's right. But I still want to say something. Those of you who are Muslim and think, "Hey, I'll say how I feel with a bomb", then you are not a Muslim and you need to find something else to believe in. We true Muslims are tired of getting the blame for your misguided ideals. The Quran says that we are not to bring harm against those who are defenseless. That means that if a robber shows up in your house with a gun, by all means fight back. But if people gather in celebration and togetherness, it is not an opportunity for violence, it is an opportunity for love. Anyone who hurts or kills another for any reason other than self defense is not a true follower of Islam, they are just a murderer. And by self defense I mean they attack you physically. I know it is hard to resist Western influences, I've grown up with them. But they are by no means an attack to retaliate against. If there are any Muslims who read this and are offended, good. If this honestly offends you then you need to re-read the Quran. And if there are any Christians who don't want to listen to this and still think I'm some kind of terrorist, then I challenge you to look up Christianities' history. It has "red in it's ledger" as well.
There will always be hate in this world. I just ask that you not direct towards those who are innocent. Deep down, we all bleed the same color. When I take my hijab off, I have the same blonde hair and pale skin that you have. I hope that this has made you angry, made you think, and made you question yourself. I will never ask you to change your beliefs for me, so don't ask me to.
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