lost said:Back to the point, part of my problem is that there are no masjid's or mosques or anything like that near enough to me that I could travel unknown to. I had looked it up in several sources and the nearest known muslim church...or whatever else it is called...is about half-a-days drive away. So I assume I am getting no help or experience in person.
It does put me in a position where I'm thinking now that there is no possible way for me to learn as I'd like to first hand, rather than just by reading articles on the internet when able. And it also has me thinking that it is impossible for me to carry on any other way then I had been before. And to tell the truth..I've slowly been giving in to the pressures placed on me, and trying to convince myself that it's okay because 'everyone else is doing it'..when really, I feel as if I'm betraying everything good left in this world.
I do have to admit that, not only is it that I believe in these things, it's also that I have noticed muslim women are the most respected, and dare I say, 'unopressed' women in the world. I'm not trying to show self-pity nor trying to offend anyone, but I think I..as well as many other females..are opressed in a different, more subtle way. That is, in order to be accepted, feel worth something, or appear 'appealing' to certain others..You have to dress, talk, act, believe etc. as they want you to. If that makes sense.
That's not what this is about, so I wont go any further..but what I'm getting at is...Maybe the 'bad experiences' that have happened to me, and will continue to happen to me could be stopped.
But dont take that the wrong way, please...The hope of gaining more respect from others for myself and my body is only a plus...It is NOT the only reason why I've come here looking to learn.
I have to admit, I might've entered these forums a little too excited and a little too eager. Well..I am excited to learn..and I know I should slow down a bit...I am quite aware of what a big descision this all entails.
Anyways, again, I hope I've made sense. A 14 year old girl attempting to express herself is a little difficult sometimes...
Very nicely written once again. Really nice English from a 14 year old, I wish I could write like that when I was 14! You deffinitely have writing abilities, so keep up the good work on your writing.
I agree with you, with Muslim woman being respected and unoppressed. The funny thing is people just make up things rather than asking or engaging. For example when some people see a Muslim girl in Hijab (the head scarf), they automatically assume she is being forced by someone. Yet, i've seen a lot of people who wear the hijab on their own decision, for example a lot of reverts to Islam, and also a lot of Muslim girls.
And you're right, it's also unoppressive in the fact, it shows people that it's not all about showing your body. As one person eloquently stated, a female is like a Pearl or Diamond (one of the 2), and therefore she cant just be left like she is, so you have to take great care, and what does a person do with a pearl or diamond? they protect it. So the same with a female. Its not all about showing your body to the whole world, and for what reason?
I feel sorry for you, that the mosque is so far, and that there are no Muslims around, so you could gain person contact. I hope you do find someone who you could talk to, and learn from.
This is just a internet forum, but please do feel free and welcome here to ask anything you want.
Dont hesitate to ask, at the end of the day questions are the best way to learn. So if you ever do have any concerns, anything about Islam, anything you dont understand, then feel free to ask, and im sure people here will try there best to give you a clear answer.