Fit to Save Humanity
“Terrorist!” he yells,
as the young Muslim woman passes.
9/11
“All I needed to learn about Islam, I discovered on 9/11.”
Islam
terrorism, oppression, malicious.
I see this religion portrayed
much different than the reality.
Islam
peace, tranquility, community, honesty,
a religion of equity,
brotherhood, women’s rights,
and love.
Our perception
is distorted.
Viewed as a threat, dangerous to society,
not fit for this century,
outdated.
I see it as a faith
suited to save humanity.
Heart palpitations
when “Islam” is muttered.
The religion
that rules over my heart,
with no predecessor,
or successor.
Fit to save my life
a thousand times over.
Our perception
needs to change.
It is time to open our minds
and hearts,
to reality.
Discrimination,
not Islam,
is outdated.
As a Muslim,
I refuse,
to apologize
my entire life
for the actions of a few.
I refuse to be labeled “terrorist”
and for my religion
to be hated.
The problem is not
this religion, rather,
negative stereotype creators.