Editor,
This is in response to Muhajir Salam, who wrote a letter to the editor about his religion classes on Monday.
Mr. Salam, I am very surprised that, as a college student, you were unable to figure out that anyone other than you would know the true meaning of Islam. I also am an American Muslim. am American first. I have been a Muslim probably longer than you have been alive. Sure we adhere to the same major tenets of Islam, but there is a world of difference as to our interpretations of Islam. I have been told by some Muslims that I’m not a real Muslim because I was not born in the Middle East or because I have not gone on hajj. People may say things about the holy prophet Muhammad but do not buy into it. Jesus has been trashed more than once. Do Christians take it personally? Do not take it personally. The world has been thirsty for knowledge about Islam. Unfortunately the thirst has been quenched with dirty water. Do not belly ache, educate.
If you want your concept of Islam taught, attend a madrassa in the Middle East or sign up to teach at UNM. UNM students are intelligent enough to know the difference; so should you. Lighten up.
Zaid H. Terrazas
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