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10 Struggles That Muslims Have, As Told By Memes

#harampolice

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10 Struggles That Muslims Have, As Told By Memes
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I think the title pretty much says it all. So, without further ado, here we go!

1. Starting off strong with that gelatin meme.

Seriously. If you have any Muslim friends, you've probably heard about how we can't eat SO MANY GOOD FOODS because of the dreaded gelatin, haha (as the majority of gelatin-based products contain some sort of pork in them. Huge no-no). It's a sad (and marshmallow-less) reality, but push on we must.

2. Hijab jokes galore.


If you wear the hijab, or Muslim headscarf, like I do, you know that the hijab jokes are endless. Not only are bad hair days rendered nonexistent, but remember when I got my hair done last month? Oh, wait...

3. ...plus all those misconceptions about women in general. (LOL!)


And YES, I'm going to college. In another state. In a dorm. By myself. *smiley face*

4. #harampolice


We all have that one friend. Or, more often, family member. You know the one. The guy who calls you out for eating Skittles, or not covering your ankles. You know exactly who I'm talking about.
(Bonus points if it's your non-Muslim friend!)

5. Eid. Need I say more?


The "figuring out what day to take off for Eid" struggle is real. It all depends on the moon sightings. And speaking of moon sightings...

6. WHERE IS THE MOON WHEN WE NEED IT TO BE?


Is it Sunday, or Monday? The mosque across the street says Sunday...but the mosque in Kissimmee says Monday...bout to celebrate Eid twice, brb.

7. Appreciation for Ramadan.



It seems that many non-Muslim will never get it, haha. Which makes it ever so amusing when they're in shock. It's really not that hard, people! (Besides, we usually stuff our faces before sunrise, anyway...)

8. People are often shocked about Ramadan, yes. But don't forget about "the saviors"...


Yes, you've met them. The sweet misguided souls who try to convince us that we don't realize that wearing the traditional Muslim garb and covering up is a means of oppression. It's nice of you to care, Sharon, but I'm fine. I choose what you get to see; is that not freedom?

9. THIS.


This never ceases to make me laugh. Yes, there are white Christians. There are also black Christians, Hispanic Christians, Native American Christians...you know where this is going. So why is this so hard to understand? Kills me every time :D

10. But at the end of the day, it's all good.


We're all people, you know. At the end of the day, even us Muslims like to end our days with a cup of tea (or Starbucks coffee) and have a good laugh with our friends and family. Life is life is life, and it's worth it!


And that's a wrap! I hope you enjoy this latest installment of memes by Lydia. :) If you guys like this, perhaps I'll create a second master post! Let me know what you think!

Until then!

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