09-23-2003, 10:01 AM
I have to tell you this when I was a young muslim I was quite hurt when the family of my husband were cold and distant from me.
That was because I was American and not acting as the proper Muslim girl that they wanted for their son.
This also caused him to have to take sides concerning his family and his wife. And that also caused me a great deal of pain.
I am now older and I understand his position. He had to defend his muslim family.
I guess the place that they all misunderstood me was my wanting to be a Muslim. They didn't believe that. However, sometimes I am thinking it would not have mattered. They wanted a girl from amoung them to be his wife and not me an American raised girl.
Well, I hope we get some input here.
umibrehim.