Assalaamu Alaikum

My story isn't as glamorous as the others none the less it is my story. My sister and I grew up in the Catholic church along with my other brothers and sisters. But unlike them we always felt something wasn't right. At the end of each service the priest would always say "turn to you neighbor and wish them peace". My sister and I not knowing excatly what we were saying would say "Assalaamu Alaikum" because someone told us that meant peace.

Then my mother passed away and we stopped going to church. Everyone else did but we couldn't bring ourselves to go. I use to see all the muslim brothers and sisters walk the streets but never really paid them any mind until a girl from my school came in one day with a scarf on her head. Of course we asked questions and poked fun but she never paid us any mind. Me being the one to always make friends with the girls no one else would talk to I spent many nights at her house. After about two months I started to wear long dresses and a simple scarf. Of course my family was confused but never really said anything. Finally I was tired of playing muslim and I took my shahadah.