When I say. . .I am a Muslim

When I say. . .I am a Muslim




When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I'm not shouting " down with Christians and Jews."

I am whispering "I seek peace,"

and Islam is the path that I choose.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I speak of this with pride.

And confess that sometimes I stumble,

and need Allah to be my guide.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I know this makes me strong.

And in those times when I am weak,

I pray to Allah for strength to carry on.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I'm not boasting of success.

I'm acknowledging that Allah has rescued me,

and I cannot ever repay the debt.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I'm not claiming to be perfect.

My flaws are indeed visible,

but Allah forgives because his followers are worth it.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

it does not mean I will never feel pain.

I still have my share of heartaches,

which is why I invoke Allah's name.





When I say. . .I am a Muslim,

I do not wish to judge.

I have no such authority

My duty is to submit to Allah's all-encompassing love



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