I feel a twinge of sadness when I have to ask myself “How much of my Islam represents my desire to improve my relationship to the Creator and his beloved Prophet... and how much reflects my navigation of, and resistance to, patriarchy disguised as authentic religious practice.”
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On my mind as I struggled to “get in the Ramadan spirit” despite the fact that I couldn’t fast/pray for last few days. I was forced to name the negative cultural msgs Ive internalized re this natural cycle. I have to see it as an opportunity to vary my worship & acts of devotion.
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... To understand and embrace the fact that God is merciful, and wouldn’t create me in this particular way, as a burden, barrier to worshipping him or source of shame. Perhaps, He is challenging me to connect w/His light through other means (outside of fasting and salat).
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Allah says “So remember me and I will remember you”. How difficult it is at times to forget this simple mercy. Perhaps the lesson is “worship and praise me in the most sincere way you can. Turn to me. I am always here waiting for you.” I’m trying to hold onto this mercy.
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Love to you, sister.
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