RAGE
FRUSTERATION
SILENCE
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??????????????? They are my elders
??????????????? They are my relatives
Everyday a personal struggle for the sake of Allah
The struggles in America easier than expected
But here
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An Islamic country
My family pokes fun
Inquisitive remarks
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But making fun of me. . .
To my face. . .
In a different language. . .
Where do they have that right?
They don't realize how it hurts me
How it shreds my hope
I love these people
I see them rarely
They see a scarf
GET OVER IT
Don't make me leave with bitter feelings
All but one aunt, a grandma, and a cousin-
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??????????????? Or asked me to remove it
Apparently it's not the latest fashion.
Why don't they understand
Me wearing a scarf
Tells more about me
Than they would ever think to ask
Besides it makes more sense then-
??????????????? A chiffon dupputta
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Doesn't it?
But they are my elders
So I allow them to talk
I say nothing
They see no impact
I remain an outward pillar
This is more important than appearance
I pray I have the strength to continue
I know I do
I won't yield
My heart won't allow it
My mind is simply disappointed.
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Excellent stuff..this is the bitter truth of the whole world faced by many....May Allah give them courage to deal with this and show the right path to the critisizers!
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Asslam o alakium this poem is really great, thanxs
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SALAAMSMAY THE PEACE AND BLESSINGS OF ALLAH BE UPON US ALL. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT WE ALL TAKE AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS, AND MAY GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON IN LIFE FOR HIS CAUSE INSHALLAH!!!!!
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Assalaamu Alaikum! Brilliant way of putting it. I just pray that you persevere and they understand you soon.
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asalaamualaikum this poem was easy to relate to because i experiance the same thing. inha-Allah one day these people may understand.
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As-Salaam Aliakum May Allah bless you for your courage and wisdom never does he give us anything we can't bear and you speak for many in your courageous poem. Shukran
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This sister has spoken for many who refuse or cannot speak up!!Alhumdillah! Shukran my sister keep it comming.
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Ma'Sha'Allah, this sister has tooken the words out of my mouth and the emotion! whatever she has written about i have gone through. It is sad to see the ones you love say remarks like this. we love our deen and won't let go, May Allah give all of our proud Hijaab/Headscarf wearing sisters strength! Aameen!
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As salam alaikum.Mashallah,May Allah bless you.Each word is true.Just imagine how one feels when ridiculed by our own?How can the others understand us....!
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