YaY - Almost done God willing

In less than a month I have my final year exams, and although I should be studying, I couldn’t help but log on and post something. I can't believe my first year of uni went flying past me before I could capture the moment.

This year has been …. adventurous. I've been through all sorts of experiences, and as much as I'd like to say my life has changed, I still have to tell you that it was awesome year. Uni was a whole new experience, especially since I've never associated with non Muslims for long periods of time before. Now, I can't seem to find any Muslims at all. I guess that’s a good thing. I like the fact that I have the opportunity to meet new people everyday, and get to know other cultures and religions...


One thing I've noticed, however, is the isolation between me and some people at uni. A couple of months ago I was thinking of transferring to another university; one with a whole lot of Muslims that I have alot in common with, and one where I would feel more comfortable in. Now, I'm thinking against it. I realized that if I did transfer, I'd be taking the easy way out. That I'd be walking away from something I might not ever come across again. One of the reasons why I want to transfer is because I felt like the odd one out. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t go clubbing – everything my fellow uni mates do. I guess you have to fall in the 'party animal' category to get along with them. Its not that I don’t talk to people, because people are very nice, but I can tell there's a barrier prohibiting any form of communicating other than formal-'don’t say anything to get yourself killed by this crazy muslim maniac psychopath-quickly get out of this convo and pretend like u need to go.' LoL, maybe not exactly like that, but pretty close I reckon.


Im afraid that if I do decide to stay, ill never feel as comfortable as I would when im surrounded by muslims who understand me. If I leave, I would never show the true side of muslims that actually cant be tainted by the media. I guess I still hold a little bit of hope that it would all get better, and that I would eventually feel like an accepted, proper uni student. Being a muslim wasnt an issue before, so why should it be now?


In the end, its not what I choose to do, but if the decision was the right one. I can only pray to God to guide me and make me stronger through all of this. For now, I shall think about passin my exams with flying colors, rather than facing this problem.

Wish me luck. :)

Salam

Hadeeth

I wont say much on this Hadeeth, except I was amazed to read it and find an answer to all those questions that non muslims always ask about 'Muslims fundamentalists'. The thing is, there is no such thing. There arent any muslims who would actually dare to commit such horrendous crimes against humanity and risk everything for a purpose so wrong. Just people who kill thousands of innocent lives in the name of Islam.

Volume 1, Book 2, Number 38:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights." (See Fath-ul-Bari, Page 102, Vol 1).

N.B - Ahadeeth (Plural) are actions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammed (Peace by upon him) that are set as important examples for muslims to follow in their behavior.