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Growing up my mother used to always say to me - "shssh, don't talk about Muslims. Those are not our people." I still remember how any reference to Muslims was considered wrong and taboo and unwanted. But there was no taboo about Christians. In fact I was enrolled into a Catholic school. And my father had several Christian friends whose children I used to play with. But regarding Muslims, It was always taboo. If I ever wore a dress that was bright green, my family or relatives would say "don't wear that, that's too Muslim." Because green was associated with Muslim.

It took a long time for me to accept Islam because of the fact that I'm a Hindu and Hindu nationalist sentiment is quite strong in my culture. Embracing Islam can even lead to being outcast or boycotted or ostracized by your own community. Not all Hindus are open to Islam. For some Hindus even talking openly about Islam can be a scary thought. The thought of being cancelled by your own community for adopting another religion or even talking about it So it's obviously a brave step Of course I can't talk to my family about it. Hindu Muslim marriages are still not very common in my country Adopting anything that is Muslim or Islamic can be considered a taboo.

I saw this quote in the morning and I changed it. And I changed it to this. And that looks special now.

I had 2 Hindu boyfriends and 2 Christian boyfriends in the past. They bought a lot of enrichment and diversity to my life I wasn't very open to dating a man from another religion let alone another race, it was very difficult for me. Both Christian ex boyfriends were white guys But that's over for good. I wasn't Christian because of my boyfriends. I was Christian a long time ago before meeting them I used to wear a cross (around my neck) since early childhood. I was raised Catholic in my school. My school was a strict Catholic school and I was expected to adopt Catholic ways and values. But I'm grateful to all the different religious experiences in my life.

Through India I could experience all religions in one place. I had so many Muslim and Christian friends growing up They used to adore me. I was special to them. I was their adorable Hindu girl. Of course they were special to me as well.

My blood is Hindu, my soul is Christian and my heart is Islamic. Lets put it that way. That's a perfect description of me and I'm very fortunate to be born in India, a multi religious spiritual country. It's like being born in Jerusalem.

I usually wear the Christian Cross around my neck. It's hard to explain to others how I feel about religions. It does create confusion but that's okay

Even if i embrace Islam, I will always remain a Hindu in my heart. I will embrace all religions and integrate them into my life. I have a deep affection for Muslims. It's a testament of how far I have come in my journey of loving other cultures and religions. I have partial Christian influence But my parents are Hindu. So I won't forget Christianity ever. That will always be close to my heart till death. I remember praying to Christ when I was a child. I haven't been baptized but every prayer was like Communion. Since I spent the majority of my life being a Christian, it's easier for me to embrace other religions as well. In all of this painful struggle, I haven't forgotten my birth religion of Hinduism which is close to my heart as well. Now it's time for me to warm up to Islam and make space in my heart for it. Who do I pray to? I usually pray with the image of Christ. That's not changed since childhood. But I'll now pray with images of Christ, Shiva and Allah I like how Allah does not have an image. That's good But I can imagine the symbol of Allah and offer a prayer to that.

The first word I want to write about Islam is this الله / اللہ

محبت الحب प्यार मोहब्बत الله اللہ خدا

I will write my poetry in Hindi as well not just urdu. In the other journal as well. Today I wrote Zindagiyaan hazarron hongee. Toofan bhi hazarron aayenge. Lekin jawaaani ek hi baar aayegee. Yeh jawaaani Allah ki Den hain The meaning/translation of these lines is There will be a thousand lives and a thousand storms in those lives. But youth will come only once(in every life) . And this youth is Allah's Gift.

I will write my poetry in Hindi as well not just urdu. In the other journal as well. Today I wrote Zindagiyaan hazarron hongee. Toofan bhi hazarron aayenge. Lekin jawaaani ek hi baar aayegee. Yeh jawaaani Allah ki Den hain The meaning/translation of these lines is There will be a thousand lives and a thousand storms in those lives. But youth will come only once(in every life) . And this youth is Allah's Gift.

محبت

Mere dil ki itni Kam keemat mat maango.

@LastThursday beautiful!

Yesterday I wrote in my romantic diary "don't bargain such a low price on my heart."

I want to write some romantic poetry and I'll try it in my own language combined with some urdu. I'm learning Urdu and Arabic since meeting Shaukat. For him

Beautiful Dreamer, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; Sounds of the rude world heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all passed away! Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song, List while I woo thee with soft melody; Gone are the cares of life's busy throng Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me! Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me! Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea, Mermaids are chanting the wild Lorelei; Over the stream let vapors are borne, Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn. Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart, E'en as the morn on the stream let and sea; Then will all clouds of sorrow depart, Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me! Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!

How do you prove that?

Agree wholeheartedly

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One of my favorite songs

It's not that simple. Society shames women.