Mahvish Akhtar

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Like I don't write much about religion because I don't know much about it. I'm just a person who is trying to do her best with whatever I have. I'll be honest I've been trying to live my life in a way that benefits me most and doesn't harm other people either. I Only talk about religion when I see it getting insane around me. While I live my own life my own way for my own reasons I have no reason to see people get hurt or pick fights with anyone who is different from me. We all came from the same place, and we are all about to end up in the same place. You may think I'm wrong about what that place is, and I may think you are wrong about what that place is, nevertheless it is the same place. So...for the reason that we might be spending eternity together whether we want to or not, maybe trying to get along is a better option for us, what do you think?

I say this with all the sincerity in the world because it's very lonely where I am. Someone who comes out and points fingers at people. I'm pointing a finger at my people and at others too. Fights and disagreements never start with just one side. We need both sides to nurture the flame of course.

However, my credibility as a Muslim, as someone who can be trusted in my community is questioned. Along with that most people are thinking ”told ya, these Muslims are nuts”. Again, I'm giving everyone the inside scoop so, I don't know what the future holds for me now. The purpose is to humanize ourselves for each other. We built these walls because we have egos the size of all the heavens and earth combined. Behind these walls are just people. People who struggle every day with the same problems, and have the same struggles.

Honestly, sometimes those everyday struggles make us ugly and we turn on people who we don't think are like us. It's easier, isn't it? It is behind a computer. It's hate, but it is not on us. It's on some else if feels safe. It doesn't really bother my religious sense because it's not about me or even my religion, it is about someone venting, and dude whatever works for them. What's sad is that in general when I as a human am trying to connect with people and am getting constant rejection than it gets difficult. I'm sure you dislike many theories and ways of lives, but I'm not those things. I am a person. When I personally hurt you then you can attack me. You don't have the right to attack me and act passive aggressive towards me for what you merely think and have heard of ”maybe even wrongly” about people and issues.

I always thought I didn't want to write about religion because there were so many people more knowledgable than me already doing it. It turns out though, that that was never the case. Deep down inside I realized what a lonely place this is. I realized there will be very few people who will understand that I and many like me are only trying to create bridges. We don't need others’ baggage dumped on us. We don't deserve that. For those of you who have had a meaningful discussion, which includes disagreements, I truly appreciate your input.

My focus has not been just religion in my blogs. I talk about a million different things.

If there is any other particular topic you guys would like me to address I would be happy to oblige.