As Muslims, it is important for us to be heard and not be judged on the basis of our eating habits or other religious practices. Our universities as well as our employers need to learn how we want to spend our time both in colleges and companies while meeting our religious obligations. They need to understand that pleasing Allah is our ultimate goal. We want to express our faith in our professional lives. So, listen to us instead of ‘judging’ us.
Unfortunately, many of us are forced to choose between Allah and our worldly duties. Sometimes, there is so much pressure that we find it difficult to remain good Muslims and be successful in our corporate lives at the same time.
Challenges Facing Muslim Students
- Muslim students in the UK, US, and many other Muslim-minority countries are under-represented in institutions of higher learning as they can not secure interest-free loans to continue their education.
- Not many campuses offer Halal food which makes the lives of Muslim students terrible
- Many Muslim parents do not want to send their kids to schools where both girls and boys study.
Muslim Employees in a Non-Muslim Environment
- Muslim employees often face peer pressure to attend parties, drink alcohol, and serve customers.
- Often Muslim workers find it difficult to offer their daily prayers on time due to restrictions imposed by their employers
