Ramadan Night 30

Say: I seek refuge

With the Lord

And cherisher of mankind,

The king (or ruler)

Of mankind,

From the mischief

Of the whisperer

(Of evil), who withdraws

(After his whisper),

(The same) who whispers

Into the hearts of mankind,

Among jinns

And among men.

S.114 A.1-6

This is the last sura of the Koran.  I like the first two lines, "I seek refuge with the Lord."  This has been such a marvelous experience, reading and writing each day of Ramadan.  I am also very excited for Eid, and hope to take a bit of time off of work.  I have emerged from this month with a clear conscience, a lighter heart, and a more encourage outlook for my future.  I know what I want to work on personally, professionally, and spiritually - and I have received a lot of support.

For the first time, I feel I am becoming a Muslim first, and American male second.  This has been very comforting to me.  And instead of alienating me from my culture, things have become less and less confusing, and I find I am not distracted by as much around me as I once was.  I look forward to praying and reading my Koran, and my nights are fare more peaceful.  I would like to thank all of you who have commented on the posts and who have supported me in other ways.  This month has been life-changing in many ways, and I am so grateful.

Thank you all once again, alhamdulilah.