Since our first class on Islam, I'm very surprised as how different I feel towards this religion. Although in the past I have never been prejudice to Islam, I made the same mistake as I think many have; I classified an entire religion and an entire group of people because of one tiny fraction of its population. After learning about the deeper aspects of Islam, I've found that my pre-conceived notion of this religion was entirely false. In class we've learned the teachings found in Qur'an, the daily religious acts that a Muslim must perform, the unwavering devotion given to Allah, Ramadan and Muslim's commitment to selfless acts, and the diversity of Islam's followers.

Out of all of the religions we have studied so far this year (Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism, Shintoism, and Primal Religions), I identify the most with Islam. This may sound a bit odd considering that I come from a moderately strict Roman Catholic family. Although I do not question my faith at all, if I was to choose another one I am pretty confident that it would be Islam. I admire the faithfulness of Muslims to Allah and I believe that their dedication to presenting their best self is extremely honorable.