1) Write a book. I plan to do this regardless of my decision. I want to write about my experience to show people what Islam is really like. In the end, it should be a positive influence regardless of my decision. This blog is actually my notes for the book along with a diary for the more personal notes.
2) An all girl's prom. Muslimah's deserve to go to prom and I would like to give them one. So far, they do not really do these in the US. I plan to change that. It is a rite of passage in the west, American muslimahs should get to have it.
4) Recitation "concert" for girls. Girls rarely get to show off their recitation talents because a lot of mosques will not allow them to recite during prayer (some think this is inappropriate. I say "what do you think will happen? The men will hear a female voice and storm the partition?) Instead, I would like to have a recitation competition or concert to showcase their talents for their parents. I think it would be lovely and encourage the girls to learn recitation. The recitation classes (3 of them) only have 2 girls total at my school. Not acceptable in my book.
5) Hijab fashion class. The women at my school and the girls are quite taken with my hijab appropriate fashion. I would love to show the teens that they can have fun with hijab, wear clothes similar to all their friends, and still be appropriate. I think this would boost morale in the teens, as it is hard enough to be a teenager let alone one that has to wear a scarf.
6) Convert counselor/marriage counselor. I would love to help other converts in their struggle with Islam both people trying to figure out if Islam is right for them and those who have chosen it but are having issues. I'd also like to help converts and their husbands/wives blend their cultural differences and families together.
7) Do a "giving tree" during Ramadan: like during Christmas, I would love to organize a "giving tree" of sorts where each person can pick a child or adult from a shelter and buy the things they need on their list. Definately in the spirit of Ramadan.
8) Teach. Eventually I would like to teach something at the school. What exactly, Im not sure.
That's all for now. If I think of anything else I'll add it. Looking at this makes me happy and makes me want to be muslim. Feeling better now :) Masha'Allah
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These are all really good ideas; I especially like the "giving tree" and the recitation concert.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I have no doubt that you'll be an awesome muslimah! =)
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Lol, we have tons of those in my country!
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love love LOVE this idea!
You have recitation concerts Thats fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYeah I think the fashion one would be a lot of fun :) Thanks for the encouragement ladies.
Wow, you are ambitious and creative. I love your ideas! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis was so funny!
I say "what do you think will happen? The men will hear a female voice and storm the partion?)
:-D
I totally love your ideas for Female recitation events. I think that quite often the girls are better students, but they get a lot less credit for it ;-(
ReplyDeleteYeah I think in general the girls need to get a little more attention. Yes one should learn to recite because it is inherently good for you to do so but its hard to be motivated when you see the boys at school everyday getting praised and being able to participate in prayer and you are not allowed. It ends up that a lot of girls just never learn how. So they need something like a recitation contest or concert to encourage them and show them that they too are just as important and Allah wants to hear their voices as well :)
ReplyDeleteI honestly think at my school if one of the girls said "Br S I want to recite the Du'a today" or "May I do the adhan today" he would most likely let them. The two girls who are in the classes are very shy so they have probably never asked.
You have a very good heart, LK. I can tell that from just this one post. You are my new inspiration to be a good human being :)
ReplyDeleteAchelois: Mash'Allah you are so kind!
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